Information about Dark Mulberry color

#4D2759 - Dark Mulberry color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#4D2759, known as "Dark Mulberry", falls into the Magenta Color Family — Mild Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(77, 39, 89) — 30.2% red, 15.3% green, 34.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 5 / 20 / 0 / 65. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4D2759 presents itself as a mildly saturated magenta — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Heliotrope (#532759). Nearby in the Register you will also find Scarlet Gum (#4A2D57) and Grape Royale (#4F2D54).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(77, 39, 89)), which gives #4D2759 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. The name "Dark Mulberry" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Dark Mulberry color variations

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

Dark Mulberry 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 Dark Mulberry

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4D2759
  • RGB77, 39, 89
  • CMYK5, 20, 0, 65
  • CSSrgb(77, 39, 89)
  • HSL286°, 39%, 25%
  • HSL Precise285.6°, 39.063%, 25.098%
  • HSV286°, 56%, 35%
  • HSB286°, 56%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • GLSLvec3(0.302, 0.153, 0.349)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.302, 0.153, 0.349, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.302, 0.153, 0.349)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4D2759
  • DECIMAL ID5056345
  • Name Length13
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