Information about #4F2C23 color

#4F2C23 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4F2C23 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(79, 44, 35) — 31% red, 17.3% green, 13.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 14 / 17 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4F2C23 is a moderately toned warm red that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Sofisticata (#4E2D21). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Boiled Red Bean Brown (#542D24) and Indian Tan (#4F301F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(79, 44, 35)), which gives #4F2C23 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4F2C23 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4F2C23 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4F2C23 color variations

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#4F2C23 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 #4F2C23

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

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

#4F2C23 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F2C23
  • RGB79, 44, 35
  • CMYK0, 14, 17, 69
  • CSSrgb(79, 44, 35)
  • HSL12°, 39%, 22%
  • HSL Precise12.273°, 38.596%, 22.353%
  • HSV12°, 56%, 31%
  • HSB12°, 56%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.310, 0.173, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.310, 0.173, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.310, 0.173, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4F2C23
  • DECIMAL ID5188643
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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