Information about #4E2853 color

#4E2853 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4E2853 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(78, 40, 83) — 30.6% red, 15.7% green, 32.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 2 / 17 / 0 / 67. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4E2853 presents itself as a mildly saturated purple-pink magenta — 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 Grape Royale (#4F2D54). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Mulberry (#4D2759) and Scarlet Gum (#4A2D57).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(78, 40, 83)), which gives #4E2853 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:67) — 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.

#4E2853 color variations

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#4E2853 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 #4E2853

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

Grape Royale color link
Grape Royale

#4F2D54

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Troubadour color link
Troubadour

#56225A

Voodoo color link
Voodoo

#533455

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Dark Cerise color link
Dark Cerise

#592746

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

#4E2853 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E2853
  • RGB78, 40, 83
  • CMYK2, 17, 0, 67
  • CSSrgb(78, 40, 83)
  • HSL293°, 35%, 24%
  • HSL Precise293.023°, 34.959%, 24.118%
  • HSV293°, 52%, 33%
  • HSB293°, 52%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.157, 0.325)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.157, 0.325, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.157, 0.325)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E2853
  • DECIMAL ID5122131
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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