Information about #4C241F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C241F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 36, 31) (29.8% red, 14.1% green, 12.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 18 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #4C241F reads as a confidently colored earthy red and leans clearly toward the dark side. 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 Rialto (#4C2322). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Nelson Red (#4F2525) and Scoria (#532620).

In RGB terms — rgb(76, 36, 31) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4C241F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4C241F color variations

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#4C241F 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 #4C241F

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

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C241F
  • RGB76, 36, 31
  • CMYK0, 16, 18, 70
  • HSL7°, 42%, 21%
  • HSL Precise6.667°, 42.056%, 20.98%
  • HSV7°, 59%, 30%
  • HSB7°, 59%, 30%
  • HEX ID4C241F
  • DECIMAL ID4989983
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
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