Information about #4A2B1C color

#4A2B1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4A2B1C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(74, 43, 28) (29% red, 16.9% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 0 / 12 / 18 / 71 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #4A2B1C reads as a confidently colored amber-leaning orange and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Sofisticata (#4E2D21). Nearby in the Register you will also find Indian Tan (#4F301F) and Morocco Brown (#442D21).

The recipe behind #4A2B1C is rgb(74, 43, 28), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #4A2B1C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4A2B1C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4A2B1C color variations

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#4A2B1C 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 #4A2B1C

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

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A2B1C
  • RGB74, 43, 28
  • CMYK0, 12, 18, 71
  • CSSrgb(74, 43, 28)
  • HSL20°, 45%, 20%
  • HSL Precise19.565°, 45.098%, 20%
  • HSV20°, 62%, 29%
  • HSB20°, 62%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.290, 0.169, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.290, 0.169, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.290, 0.169, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4A2B1C
  • DECIMAL ID4860700
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01