Information about #4E222A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4E222A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(78, 34, 42) — 30.6% red, 13.3% green, 16.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 17 / 14 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4E222A presents itself as a mildly saturated 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 Zibibbo (#51242B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Courage (#4B252A) and Arthouse (#4D202E).

The recipe behind #4E222A is rgb(78, 34, 42), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 13.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. 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.

#4E222A color variations

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#4E222A 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 #4E222A

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

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

#4E222A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E222A
  • RGB78, 34, 42
  • CMYK0, 17, 14, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 34, 42)
  • HSL349°, 39%, 22%
  • HSL Precise349.091°, 39.286%, 21.961%
  • HSV349°, 56%, 31%
  • HSB349°, 56%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.133, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.133, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.133, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E222A
  • DECIMAL ID5120554
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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