Information about #4F222D color

#4F222D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4F222D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(79, 34, 45) (31% red, 13.3% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 13 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A clearly saturated warm red, #4F222D leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Arthouse (#4D202E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Zibibbo (#51242B) and Courage (#4B252A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(79, 34, 45)), which gives #4F222D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4F222D: 13.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4F222D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4F222D color variations

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#4F222D 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 #4F222D

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

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

#4F222D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F222D
  • RGB79, 34, 45
  • CMYK0, 18, 13, 69
  • CSSrgb(79, 34, 45)
  • HSL345°, 40%, 22%
  • HSL Precise345.333°, 39.823%, 22.157%
  • HSV345°, 57%, 31%
  • HSB345°, 57%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.310, 0.133, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.310, 0.133, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.310, 0.133, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4F222D
  • DECIMAL ID5186093
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01