Information about #4E1D20 color

#4E1D20 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4E1D20 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(78, 29, 32) (30.6% red, 11.4% green, 12.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 19 / 18 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4E1D20 is a confidently colored earthy red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Red Baron (#511D22). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mayhem (#4D1B25) and Rialto (#4C2322).

In RGB terms — rgb(78, 29, 32) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.8:1 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. No one has named #4E1D20 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4E1D20 color variations

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#4E1D20 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 #4E1D20

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

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E1D20
  • RGB78, 29, 32
  • CMYK0, 19, 18, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 29, 32)
  • HSL356°, 46%, 21%
  • HSL Precise356.327°, 45.794%, 20.98%
  • HSV356°, 63%, 31%
  • HSB356°, 63%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.114, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.114, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.114, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E1D20
  • DECIMAL ID5119264
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01