Information about #480A0B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #480A0B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(72, 10, 11) — 28.2% red, 3.9% green, 4.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 24 / 24 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated red, #480A0B carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Bulgarian Rose (#480607). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Chocolate (#490206) and Marcels Burgundy (#4D0211).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(72, 10, 11)), which gives #480A0B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #480A0B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#480A0B color variations

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#480A0B 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 #480A0B

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

Burnt Maroon color link
Burnt Maroon

#420303

French Puce color link
French Puce

#4E1609

Dried Blood color link
Dried Blood

#4B0101

Black Bean color link
Black Bean

#3D0C02

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

Rebel color link
Rebel

#3C1206

Deep Brown color link
Deep Brown

#410200

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

#480A0B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#480A0B
  • RGB72, 10, 11
  • CMYK0, 24, 24, 72
  • CSSrgb(72, 10, 11)
  • HSL359°, 76%, 16%
  • HSL Precise359.032°, 75.61%, 16.078%
  • HSV359°, 86%, 28%
  • HSB359°, 86%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.039
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.043
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.039, 0.043)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.039, 0.043, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.039, 0.043)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB3.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID480A0B
  • DECIMAL ID4721163
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01