Information about #4F1B1B color

#4F1B1B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4F1B1B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(79, 27, 27) — 31% red, 10.6% green, 10.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 20 / 20 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4F1B1B presents itself as a clearly saturated warm red — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. 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 Cocoa Bean (#481C1C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Red Baron (#511D22) and Mayhem (#4D1B25).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(79, 27, 27)), which gives #4F1B1B its character. If you plan to put text on a #4F1B1B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4F1B1B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4F1B1B color variations

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#4F1B1B 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 #4F1B1B

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

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

#4F1B1B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F1B1B
  • RGB79, 27, 27
  • CMYK0, 20, 20, 69
  • CSSrgb(79, 27, 27)
  • HSL0°, 49%, 21%
  • HSL Precise0°, 49.057%, 20.784%
  • HSV0°, 66%, 31%
  • HSB0°, 66%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.310, 0.106, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.310, 0.106, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.310, 0.106, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4F1B1B
  • DECIMAL ID5184283
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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