Information about #4A272D color

#4A272D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4A272D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(74, 39, 45) (29% red, 15.3% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 11 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4A272D is a softly balanced red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cowboy (#4D282D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Courage (#4B252A) and Brown Coffee (#4A2C2A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(74, 39, 45)), which gives #4A272D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #4A272D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4A272D color variations

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#4A272D 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 #4A272D

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

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A272D
  • RGB74, 39, 45
  • CMYK0, 14, 11, 71
  • CSSrgb(74, 39, 45)
  • HSL350°, 31%, 22%
  • HSL Precise349.714°, 30.973%, 22.157%
  • HSV350°, 47%, 29%
  • HSB350°, 47%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.290, 0.153, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.290, 0.153, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.290, 0.153, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4A272D
  • DECIMAL ID4859693
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers18 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01