Information about Courage color

#4B252A - Courage color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#4B252A, known as "Courage", falls into the Red Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(75, 37, 42) — 29.4% red, 14.5% green, 16.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 15 / 13 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4B252A presents itself as a softly balanced red — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Volcano (#4E2728). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cowboy (#4D282D) and Contraband (#462429).

In RGB terms — rgb(75, 37, 42) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Courage" in the Register.

Courage color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Courage color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Courage

#4B252A
#803F47

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#B05F69

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#CA949B

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#E4C9CD

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White

#FFFFFF

Courage color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Courage

#4B252A
#3C1D21

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#2D1619

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#1E0E10

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#0F0708

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Black

#000000

Courage color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Courage

#4B252A
#593338

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#654347

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#705559

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#78696B

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Grey

#808080

Courage color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#484B25

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#4B3E25

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#4B2F25

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Courage

#4B252A
#4B2539

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#4B2548

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#3E254B

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Courage 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
#4B252A
Courage

#4B252A

#254B46
#254B46

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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
#4B252A
Courage

#4B252A

#253D4B
#253D4B

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#254B33
#254B33

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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
#4B3325
#4B3325

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#4B252A
Courage

#4B252A

#4B253D
#4B253D

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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
#4B252A
Courage

#4B252A

#2A4B25
#2A4B25

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#252A4B
#252A4B

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#4B252A
Courage

#4B252A

#4B4625
#4B4625

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#254B46
#254B46

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#252A4B
#252A4B

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#4B252A
Courage

#4B252A

#3D4B25
#3D4B25

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#254B46
#254B46

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#33254B
#33254B

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Nearest named colors to Courage

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Courage color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#4B252A - Courage color image Courage color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#4B252A - Courage color image Courage color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)
#4B252A - Courage color image Courage color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#4B252A - Courage color image Courage color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B252A
  • RGB75, 37, 42
  • CMYK0, 15, 13, 71
  • CSSrgb(75, 37, 42)
  • HSL352°, 34%, 22%
  • HSL Precise352.105°, 33.929%, 21.961%
  • HSV352°, 51%, 29%
  • HSB352°, 51%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.145, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.145, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.145, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4B252A
  • DECIMAL ID4924714
  • Name Length7
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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