Information about #4C2929 color

#4C2929 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#4C2929 falls into the Red Color FamilyMild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(76, 41, 41) — 29.8% red, 16.1% green, 16.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 14 / 14 / 70. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A moderately toned warm red, #4C2929 leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Volcano (#4E2728). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brown Coffee (#4A2C2A) and Courage (#4B252A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 41, 41)), which gives #4C2929 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4C2929: 12.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4C2929 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4C2929 color variations

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#4C2929 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 #4C2929

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

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C2929
  • RGB76, 41, 41
  • CMYK0, 14, 14, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 41, 41)
  • HSL0°, 30%, 23%
  • HSL Precise0°, 29.915%, 22.941%
  • HSV0°, 46%, 30%
  • HSB0°, 46%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.161, 0.161)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.161, 0.161, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.161, 0.161)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4C2929
  • DECIMAL ID4991273
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01