Information about #4F2821 color

#4F2821 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4F2821 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(79, 40, 33) (31% red, 15.7% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 18 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4F2821 is a pleasantly vivid red that carries a shadowy depth. 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 almost identical to Scoria (#532620). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nelson Red (#4F2525) and Sofisticata (#4E2D21).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(79, 40, 33)), which gives #4F2821 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4F2821 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4F2821 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4F2821 color variations

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#4F2821 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 #4F2821

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

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

#4F2821 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F2821
  • RGB79, 40, 33
  • CMYK0, 15, 18, 69
  • CSSrgb(79, 40, 33)
  • HSL9°, 41%, 22%
  • HSL Precise9.13°, 41.071%, 21.961%
  • HSV9°, 58%, 31%
  • HSB9°, 58%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.310, 0.157, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.310, 0.157, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.310, 0.157, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4F2821
  • DECIMAL ID5187617
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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