Information about #4E1A15 color

#4E1A15 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4E1A15 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(78, 26, 21) — 30.6% red, 10.2% green, 8.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 20 / 22 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4E1A15 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid warm red — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cocoa Bean (#481C1C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Heath (#541012) and French Puce (#4E1609).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 26, 21)), which gives #4E1A15 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4E1A15 color variations

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#4E1A15 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 #4E1A15

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

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

French Puce color link
French Puce

#4E1609

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E1A15
  • RGB78, 26, 21
  • CMYK0, 20, 22, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 26, 21)
  • HSL5°, 58%, 19%
  • HSL Precise5.263°, 57.576%, 19.412%
  • HSV5°, 73%, 31%
  • HSB5°, 73%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.102, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.102, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.102, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E1A15
  • DECIMAL ID5118485
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01