Information about #4B2540 color

#4B2540 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4B2540 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(75, 37, 64) (29.4% red, 14.5% green, 25.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 4 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4B2540 is a mildly saturated pink-red rose 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 Rabbit Ear Iris (#491E3C). Nearby in the Register you will also find RockrJen (#4C313E) and Barossa (#452E39).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(75, 37, 64)), which gives #4B2540 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4B2540 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4B2540 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4B2540 color variations

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#4B2540 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 #4B2540

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

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Dark Cerise color link
Dark Cerise

#592746

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B2540
  • RGB75, 37, 64
  • CMYK0, 15, 4, 71
  • CSSrgb(75, 37, 64)
  • HSL317°, 34%, 22%
  • HSL Precise317.368°, 33.929%, 21.961%
  • HSV317°, 51%, 29%
  • HSB317°, 51%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.145, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.145, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.145, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4B2540
  • DECIMAL ID4924736
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01