Information about #4F2827 color

#4F2827 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#4F2827 falls into the Red Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(79, 40, 39) — 31% red, 15.7% green, 15.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 15 / 16 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4F2827 presents itself as a moderately toned warm red — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Volcano (#4E2728). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Nelson Red (#4F2525) and Lonestar (#522426).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(79, 40, 39)), which gives #4F2827 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4F2827: 12.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4F2827 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4F2827 color variations

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#4F2827 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 #4F2827

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

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F2827
  • RGB79, 40, 39
  • CMYK0, 15, 16, 69
  • CSSrgb(79, 40, 39)
  • HSL1°, 34%, 23%
  • HSL Precise1.5°, 33.898%, 23.137%
  • HSV1°, 51%, 31%
  • HSB1°, 51%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.310, 0.157, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.310, 0.157, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.310, 0.157, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4F2827
  • DECIMAL ID5187623
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01