Information about #4A1509 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4A1509 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(74, 21, 9) (29% red, 8.2% green, 3.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 21 / 25 / 71 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4A1509 is a energetic, saturated earthy red that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to French Puce (#4E1609). Nearby in the Register you will also find Heath (#541012) and Rebel (#3C1206).

The recipe behind #4A1509 is rgb(74, 21, 9), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 15.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4A1509 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4A1509 color variations

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

#4A1509 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#4A1509 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#4A1509 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#4A1509 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#4A1509 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
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#093D49
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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
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#091D49
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#094934
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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
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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
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#094915
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#150949
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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
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#3D4909
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#150949
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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
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#340949
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Nearest named colors to #4A1509

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

French Puce color link
French Puce

#4E1609

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

Rebel color link
Rebel

#3C1206

Bulgarian Rose color link
Bulgarian Rose

#480607

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

Black Bean color link
Black Bean

#3D0C02

Deep Vermilion color link
Deep Vermilion

#591600

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

American Bronze color link
American Bronze

#391802

Dark Chocolate color link
Dark Chocolate

#490206

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

#4A1509 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A1509
  • RGB74, 21, 9
  • CMYK0, 21, 25, 71
  • HSL11°, 78%, 16%
  • HSL Precise11.077°, 78.313%, 16.275%
  • HSV11°, 88%, 29%
  • HSB11°, 88%, 29%
  • HEX ID4A1509
  • DECIMAL ID4855049
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.5%
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