Information about #4B3835 color

#4B3835 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4B3835 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(75, 56, 53) (29.4% red, 22% green, 20.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 9 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly toned warm red, #4B3835 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rattlesnake (#463835). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bean (#4A3531) and Brown Rat Grey (#4B3C39).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(75, 56, 53)), which gives #4B3835 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4B3835 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4B3835 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4B3835 color variations

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#4B3835 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 #4B3835

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

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

Bean color link
Bean

#4A3531

Night Owl color link
Night Owl

#483335

Dark Lava color link
Dark Lava

#483C32

Barista color link
Barista

#453837

Double Felix color link
Double Felix

#453732

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Echo color link
Echo

#483C3A

Van Cleef color link
Van Cleef

#523936

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B3835
  • RGB75, 56, 53
  • CMYK0, 7, 9, 71
  • CSSrgb(75, 56, 53)
  • HSL8°, 17%, 25%
  • HSL Precise8.182°, 17.188%, 25.098%
  • HSV8°, 29%, 29%
  • HSB8°, 29%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.220, 0.208)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.220, 0.208, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.220, 0.208)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4B3835
  • DECIMAL ID4929589
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01