Information about #4E2D31 color

#4E2D31 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4E2D31 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(78, 45, 49) (30.6% red, 17.6% green, 19.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 11 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4E2D31 presents itself as a moderately toned warm red — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Purple Kite (#512C31). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Port Royale (#512B33) and Cab Sav (#4A2E32).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 45, 49)), which gives #4E2D31 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4E2D31: 12.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4E2D31 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4E2D31 color variations

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

#4E2D31 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 #4E2D31

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

Cherrywood color link
Cherrywood

#4E312E

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

Jarrah Tree color link
Jarrah Tree

#52312F

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E2D31
  • RGB78, 45, 49
  • CMYK0, 13, 11, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 45, 49)
  • HSL353°, 27%, 24%
  • HSL Precise352.727°, 26.829%, 24.118%
  • HSV353°, 42%, 31%
  • HSB353°, 42%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.176, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.176, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.176, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E2D31
  • DECIMAL ID5123377
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01