Information about #4C242F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#4C242F falls into the Rose Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(76, 36, 47) — 29.8% red, 14.1% green, 18.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 16 / 11 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C242F is a mildly saturated pink-red rose that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Arthouse (#4D202E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cowboy (#4D282D) and Courage (#4B252A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 36, 47)), which gives #4C242F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4C242F color variations

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

#4C242F color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#4C242F color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#4C242F color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#4C242F 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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#4C242F 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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#244C42
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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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#24434C
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#244C2D
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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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#4C2443
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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
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#2F4C24
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#242F4C
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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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#4C4224
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#244C42
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#242F4C
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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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#434C24
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#244C42
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#2D244C
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Nearest named colors to #4C242F

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

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Purple Kite color link
Purple Kite

#512C31

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

#4C242F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C242F
  • RGB76, 36, 47
  • CMYK0, 16, 11, 70
  • HSL344°, 36%, 22%
  • HSL Precise343.5°, 35.714%, 21.961%
  • HSV344°, 53%, 30%
  • HSB344°, 53%, 30%
  • HEX ID4C242F
  • DECIMAL ID4989999
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
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