Information about #4F312B color

#4F312B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#4F312B falls into the Red Color FamilyMild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(79, 49, 43) — 31% red, 19.2% green, 16.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 14 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly balanced earthy red, #4F312B carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Espresso (#4E312D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cherrywood (#4E312E) and Timberland (#4C332A).

In RGB terms — rgb(79, 49, 43) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 11.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4F312B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4F312B color variations

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#4F312B 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 #4F312B

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

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Cherrywood color link
Cherrywood

#4E312E

Timberland color link
Timberland

#4C332A

Teak Stain color link
Teak Stain

#4E3529

Jarrah Tree color link
Jarrah Tree

#52312F

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Dark Oak color link
Dark Oak

#55342B

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F312B
  • RGB79, 49, 43
  • CMYK0, 12, 14, 69
  • CSSrgb(79, 49, 43)
  • HSL10°, 30%, 24%
  • HSL Precise10°, 29.508%, 23.922%
  • HSV10°, 46%, 31%
  • HSB10°, 46%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.310, 0.192, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.310, 0.192, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.310, 0.192, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4F312B
  • DECIMAL ID5189931
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01