Information about #4B3B38 color

#4B3B38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4B3B38 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(75, 59, 56) (29.4% red, 23.1% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 7 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4B3B38 reads as a calm, restrained red and sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Brown Rat Grey (#4B3C39). Nearby in the Register you will also find Echo (#483C3A) and Wisteria And Burnt Bamboo (#4D3B3C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(75, 59, 56)), which gives #4B3B38 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4B3B38 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4B3B38 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4B3B38 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#4B3B38 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#775D58

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#9E817C

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#BEABA8

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#DED5D3

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White

#FFFFFF

#4B3B38 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#3C2F2D

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#2D2321

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#1E1716

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#0F0B0B

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Black

#000000

#4B3B38 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#574745

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#625552

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#6D6260

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#76706F

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Grey

#808080

#4B3B38 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#4C4338

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#4C383D

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#4C3845

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#4B384C

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#4B3B38 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
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#38494C
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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
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#383F4C
#383F4C

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#384C45
#384C45

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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
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#4C383F
#4C383F

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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
#4B3B38
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#384C3B
#384C3B

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#3B384C
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#494C38
#494C38

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#38494C
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#3B384C
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#3F4C38
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#38494C
#38494C

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#45384C
#45384C

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Nearest named colors to #4B3B38

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

Brown Rat Grey color link
Brown Rat Grey

#4B3C39

Echo color link
Echo

#483C3A

Wisteria And Burnt Bamboo color link
Wisteria And Burnt Bamboo

#4D3B3C

Crater Brown color link
Crater Brown

#4D3E3C

Dark Puce color link
Dark Puce

#4F3A3C

Earlybird color link
Earlybird

#513939

Paco color link
Paco

#4F4037

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

Barista color link
Barista

#453837

Dark Lava color link
Dark Lava

#483C32

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Van Cleef color link
Van Cleef

#523936

#4B3B38 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B3B38
  • RGB75, 59, 56
  • CMYK0, 6, 7, 71
  • HSL9°, 15%, 26%
  • HSL Precise9.474°, 14.504%, 25.686%
  • HSV9°, 25%, 29%
  • HSB9°, 25%, 29%
  • HEX ID4B3B38
  • DECIMAL ID4930360
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
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