Information about #4E3C48 color

#4E3C48 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4E3C48 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(78, 60, 72) — 30.6% red, 23.5% green, 28.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 7 / 2 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4E3C48 presents itself as a calm, restrained rose — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bossanova (#4C3D4E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Purple Taupe (#50404D) and Moody Lavender (#504349).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 60, 72)), which gives #4E3C48 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4E3C48 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4E3C48 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4E3C48 color variations

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#4E3C48 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 #4E3C48

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

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Velocity color link
Velocity

#4B4042

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Half Barista color link
Half Barista

#513F3F

Light Year color link
Light Year

#463C42

Satellite color link
Satellite

#554244

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E3C48
  • RGB78, 60, 72
  • CMYK0, 7, 2, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 60, 72)
  • HSL320°, 13%, 27%
  • HSL Precise320°, 13.043%, 27.059%
  • HSV320°, 23%, 31%
  • HSB320°, 23%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.235, 0.282)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.235, 0.282, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.235, 0.282)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4E3C48
  • DECIMAL ID5127240
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01