Information about #451C28 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#451C28 falls into the Rose Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(69, 28, 40) — 27.1% red, 11% green, 15.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 16 / 11 / 73. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid rose, #451C28 stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Red Earth (#462028). Slightly further away sit Ravishing (#401A22) and Contraband (#462429).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(69, 28, 40)), which gives #451C28 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #451C28 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#451C28 color variations

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#451C28 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 #451C28

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

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

#451C28 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#451C28
  • RGB69, 28, 40
  • CMYK0, 16, 11, 73
  • HSL342°, 42%, 19%
  • HSL Precise342.439°, 42.268%, 19.02%
  • HSV342°, 59%, 27%
  • HSB342°, 59%, 27%
  • HEX ID451C28
  • DECIMAL ID4529192
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
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