Information about #4E2118 color

#4E2118 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4E2118 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(78, 33, 24) — 30.6% red, 12.9% green, 9.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 18 / 21 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4E2118 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid 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 Rialto (#4C2322) and Scoria (#532620).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 33, 24)), which gives #4E2118 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. 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.

#4E2118 color variations

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#4E2118 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 #4E2118

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

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E2118
  • RGB78, 33, 24
  • CMYK0, 18, 21, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 33, 24)
  • HSL10°, 53%, 20%
  • HSL Precise10°, 52.941%, 20%
  • HSV10°, 69%, 31%
  • HSB10°, 69%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.129, 0.094)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.129, 0.094, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.129, 0.094)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E2118
  • DECIMAL ID5120280
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01