Information about #4E401F color

#4E401F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#4E401F falls into the Orange Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(78, 64, 31) — 30.6% red, 25.1% green, 12.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 5 / 18 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid orange, #4E401F 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 almost identical to Rimutaka (#4B3C23). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kakadu (#554123) and Madras (#473E23).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 64, 31)), which gives #4E401F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.1:1. 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.

#4E401F color variations

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#4E401F 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 #4E401F

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

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Suburban color link
Suburban

#48402C

Deep Bronze color link
Deep Bronze

#51412D

Teak Stain color link
Teak Stain

#4E3529

Dark Gamboge color link
Dark Gamboge

#594627

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E401F
  • RGB78, 64, 31
  • CMYK0, 5, 18, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 64, 31)
  • HSL42°, 43%, 21%
  • HSL Precise42.128°, 43.119%, 21.373%
  • HSV42°, 60%, 31%
  • HSB42°, 60%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.251, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.251, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.251, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E401F
  • DECIMAL ID5128223
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01