Information about #4E2727 color

#4E2727 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4E2727 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(78, 39, 39) (30.6% red, 15.3% green, 15.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 15 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4E2727 reads as a mildly saturated red and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Volcano (#4E2728). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nelson Red (#4F2525) and Courage (#4B252A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 39, 39)), which gives #4E2727 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.8:1 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.

#4E2727 color variations

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

#4E2727 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#B06262

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#CA9696

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White

#FFFFFF

#4E2727 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#2E1717

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Black

#000000

#4E2727 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#674545

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#715656

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Grey

#808080

#4E2727 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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#4E2727 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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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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#273B4E
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#274E3B
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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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#4E273B
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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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#274E27
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#27274E
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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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#274E4E
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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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#3B4E27
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#274E4E
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#3B274E
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Nearest named colors to #4E2727

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

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Filmpro Burnt Sienna color link
Filmpro Burnt Sienna

#522C2B

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

#4E2727 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E2727
  • RGB78, 39, 39
  • CMYK0, 15, 15, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 39, 39)
  • HSL0°, 33%, 23%
  • HSL Precise0°, 33.333%, 22.941%
  • HSV0°, 50%, 31%
  • HSB0°, 50%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.153, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.153, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.153, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E2727
  • DECIMAL ID5121831
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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