Information about #4E1B2E color

#4E1B2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4E1B2E belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(78, 27, 46) — 30.6% red, 10.6% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 13 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4E1B2E is a clearly saturated pink-red rose that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Arthouse (#4D202E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Encore (#54162C) and Light Chocolate Cosmos (#551F2F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 27, 46)), which gives #4E1B2E its character. If you plan to put text on a #4E1B2E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4E1B2E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4E1B2E color variations

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#4E1B2E 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 #4E1B2E

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

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E1B2E
  • RGB78, 27, 46
  • CMYK0, 20, 13, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 27, 46)
  • HSL338°, 49%, 21%
  • HSL Precise337.647°, 48.571%, 20.588%
  • HSV338°, 65%, 31%
  • HSB338°, 65%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.106, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.106, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.106, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E1B2E
  • DECIMAL ID5118766
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01