Information about #4E181E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4E181E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(78, 24, 30) (30.6% red, 9.4% green, 11.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 21 / 19 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4E181E reads as a pleasantly vivid red and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Red Baron (#511D22). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cocoa Bean (#481C1C) and Mayhem (#4D1B25).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 24, 30)), which gives #4E181E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4E181E color variations

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#4E181E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #4E181E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Rendezvous color link
Rendezvous

#561426

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E181E
  • RGB78, 24, 30
  • CMYK0, 21, 19, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 24, 30)
  • HSL353°, 53%, 20%
  • HSL Precise353.333°, 52.941%, 20%
  • HSV353°, 69%, 31%
  • HSB353°, 69%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.094, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.094, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.094, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E181E
  • DECIMAL ID5117982
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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