Information about #4F2A17 color

#4F2A17 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4F2A17 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(79, 42, 23) (31% red, 16.5% green, 9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 22 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4F2A17 presents itself as a clearly saturated warm orange — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Indian Tan (#4F301F). Slightly further away sit Sofisticata (#4E2D21) and Scoria (#532620).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(79, 42, 23)), which gives #4F2A17 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4F2A17: 12.5:1 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. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4F2A17 color variations

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#4F2A17 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 #4F2A17

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

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Cioccolato color link
Cioccolato

#55280C

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

#4F2A17 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F2A17
  • RGB79, 42, 23
  • CMYK0, 15, 22, 69
  • CSSrgb(79, 42, 23)
  • HSL20°, 55%, 20%
  • HSL Precise20.357°, 54.902%, 20%
  • HSV20°, 71%, 31%
  • HSB20°, 71%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • GLSLvec3(0.310, 0.165, 0.090)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.310, 0.165, 0.090, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.310, 0.165, 0.090)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4F2A17
  • DECIMAL ID5188119
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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