Information about #4E2C31 color

#4E2C31 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4E2C31 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(78, 44, 49) — 30.6% red, 17.3% green, 19.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 13 / 11 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4E2C31 presents itself as a mildly saturated red — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Purple Kite (#512C31). Nearby in the Register you will also find Port Royale (#512B33) and Cab Sav (#4A2E32).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 44, 49)), which gives #4E2C31 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4E2C31 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4E2C31 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4E2C31 color variations

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#4E2C31 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 #4E2C31

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

Purple Kite color link
Purple Kite

#512C31

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Cherrywood color link
Cherrywood

#4E312E

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Jarrah Tree color link
Jarrah Tree

#52312F

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

#4E2C31 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E2C31
  • RGB78, 44, 49
  • CMYK0, 13, 11, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 44, 49)
  • HSL351°, 28%, 24%
  • HSL Precise351.176°, 27.869%, 23.922%
  • HSV351°, 44%, 31%
  • HSB351°, 44%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.173, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.173, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.173, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E2C31
  • DECIMAL ID5123121
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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