Information about #4E271D color

#4E271D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4E271D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(78, 39, 29) — 30.6% red, 15.3% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 15 / 19 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4E271D is a clearly saturated warm red 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 Scoria (#532620). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rialto (#4C2322) and Sofisticata (#4E2D21).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 39, 29)), which gives #4E271D its character. If you plan to put text on a #4E271D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4E271D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4E271D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#4E271D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#BD644E

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#D39889

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White

#FFFFFF

#4E271D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#0F0705

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Black

#000000

#4E271D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#6A453C

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#73574F

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Grey

#808080

#4E271D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#4E271D 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
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#1D444E
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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
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#1D2C4E
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#1D4E3F
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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
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#4E1D2C
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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
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#1D4E27
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#271D4E
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#444E1D
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#1D444E
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#271D4E
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#2C4E1D
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#1D444E
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#3F1D4E
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Nearest named colors to #4E271D

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

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Boiled Red Bean Brown color link
Boiled Red Bean Brown

#542D24

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Caput Mortuum color link
Caput Mortuum

#592720

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

#4E271D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E271D
  • RGB78, 39, 29
  • CMYK0, 15, 19, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 39, 29)
  • HSL12°, 46%, 21%
  • HSL Precise12.245°, 45.794%, 20.98%
  • HSV12°, 63%, 31%
  • HSB12°, 63%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.153, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.153, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.153, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E271D
  • DECIMAL ID5121821
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers18 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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