Dark Red

The color #4C281A is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 76, 40, 26 and HSL values of 17°, 49%, 20%.

Color Values for #4C281A

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HEX:
#4C281A
RGB:
rgb(76,40,26) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(17,49%,20%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 47%, 66%, 70%) Copied!

Color Composition of #4C281A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #4C281A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 29.8%
Green: 15.7%
Blue: 10.2%

Contrast Analysis for #4C281A

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #4C281A

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #4C281A

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #4C281A

The complementary color for #4C281A is #1A3E4C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #4C281A

The analogous colors for #4C281A are #4C1A25 and #4C411A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #4C281A

The triadic colors for #4C281A are #1A4C28 and #281A4C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #4C281A

These are the darker variations of #4C281A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3D2015 and #2E1810. This progression shows how #4C281A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #4C281A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #705348 and #947E76. This progression shows how #4C281A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #4C281A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #4C281A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #4C281A

Companies and brands that incorporate #4C281A in their visual identity.

#4C281A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #4C281A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #4C281A is a dark red with RGB values of 76, 40, 26 and HSL values of 17°, 49%, 20%.

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