Information about #4A2142 color

#4A2142 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4A2142 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(74, 33, 66) (29% red, 12.9% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 3 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4A2142 presents itself as a softly balanced magenta — one 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 almost identical to Rabbit Ear Iris (#491E3C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Grapevine (#43254F) and Barossa (#452E39).

In RGB terms — rgb(74, 33, 66) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4A2142: 13.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4A2142 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4A2142 color variations

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#4A2142 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 #4A2142

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

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Dark Cerise color link
Dark Cerise

#592746

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A2142
  • RGB74, 33, 66
  • CMYK0, 16, 3, 71
  • CSSrgb(74, 33, 66)
  • HSL312°, 38%, 21%
  • HSL Precise311.707°, 38.318%, 20.98%
  • HSV312°, 55%, 29%
  • HSB312°, 55%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.290, 0.129, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.290, 0.129, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.290, 0.129, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4A2142
  • DECIMAL ID4858178
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01