Information about #462525 color

#462525 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #462525 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(70, 37, 37) — 27.5% red, 14.5% green, 14.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 13 / 13 / 73. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#462525 is a moderately toned warm red that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Contraband (#462429). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Digeridoo (#452924) and Hinau (#482A25).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(70, 37, 37)), which gives #462525 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #462525: 13.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #462525 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#462525 color variations

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

#462525 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 #462525

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

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

#462525 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#462525
  • RGB70, 37, 37
  • CMYK0, 13, 13, 73
  • HSL0°, 31%, 21%
  • HSL Precise0°, 30.841%, 20.98%
  • HSV0°, 47%, 27%
  • HSB0°, 47%, 27%
  • HEX ID462525
  • DECIMAL ID4597029
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.5%
  • This page visited897 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01