Information about #4B2A2D color

#4B2A2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4B2A2D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(75, 42, 45) — 29.4% red, 16.5% green, 17.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 13 / 12 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4B2A2D presents itself as a moderately toned warm red — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. 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 practically indistinguishable from Cowboy (#4D282D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brown Coffee (#4A2C2A) and Courage (#4B252A).

The recipe behind #4B2A2D is rgb(75, 42, 45), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #4B2A2D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.6:1 (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. No one has named #4B2A2D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4B2A2D color variations

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#4B2A2D 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 #4B2A2D

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

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Purple Kite color link
Purple Kite

#512C31

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Cherrywood color link
Cherrywood

#4E312E

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B2A2D
  • RGB75, 42, 45
  • CMYK0, 13, 12, 71
  • CSSrgb(75, 42, 45)
  • HSL355°, 28%, 23%
  • HSL Precise354.545°, 28.205%, 22.941%
  • HSV355°, 44%, 29%
  • HSB355°, 44%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.165, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.165, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.165, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4B2A2D
  • DECIMAL ID4925997
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01