Information about #4A1F1C color

#4A1F1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#4A1F1C falls into the Red Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(74, 31, 28) — 29% red, 12.2% green, 11% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 17 / 18 / 71. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A clearly saturated earthy red, #4A1F1C leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cocoa Bean (#481C1C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rialto (#4C2322) and Short Black (#42231B).

The recipe behind #4A1F1C is rgb(74, 31, 28), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4A1F1C: 14.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4A1F1C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4A1F1C color variations

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#4A1F1C 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 #4A1F1C

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

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

#4A1F1C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A1F1C
  • RGB74, 31, 28
  • CMYK0, 17, 18, 71
  • HSL4°, 45%, 20%
  • HSL Precise3.913°, 45.098%, 20%
  • HSV4°, 62%, 29%
  • HSB4°, 62%, 29%
  • HEX ID4A1F1C
  • DECIMAL ID4857628
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
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