Information about #4A171B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4A171B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(74, 23, 27) (29% red, 9% green, 10.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 18 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4A171B is a confidently colored red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cocoa Bean (#481C1C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mayhem (#4D1B25) and Red Baron (#511D22).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(74, 23, 27)), which gives #4A171B its character. If you plan to put text on a #4A171B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4A171B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4A171B color variations

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#4A171B 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 #4A171B

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

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

#4A171B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A171B
  • RGB74, 23, 27
  • CMYK0, 20, 18, 71
  • HSL355°, 53%, 19%
  • HSL Precise355.294°, 52.577%, 19.02%
  • HSV355°, 69%, 29%
  • HSB355°, 69%, 29%
  • HEX ID4A171B
  • DECIMAL ID4855579
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
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