#4B323D color
The hex color #4B323D is a dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.4% red, 19.6% green and 23.9% blue (75, 50, 61).
Its hue angle is 334°, with 20% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 33% magenta, 19% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Wine Tasting (#492A34), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.52:1).
#4B323D color codes
| HEX | #4B323D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(75, 50, 61) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.4%, 19.6%, 23.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(334, 20%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(334, 33%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 33%, 19%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.05, 13.28, -2.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.05, 13.49, 350.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.885, 4.114, 4.951) | |
| Decimal | 4928061 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4B323D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #4B323D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4B323D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #4B323D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#34373dProtanopia
no red cones#3a3b3cDeuteranopia
no green cones#4f3136Tritanopia
no blue cones#393939Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4b323d; }
.text { color: #4b323d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4b323d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(75 50 61 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4b323d, #4b3432); }
Similar colors
#492a34Wine Tasting#443240Voodoo#4b373aVibrant Vine#4a2d2fDark Roast#44232fCastro#614051Eggplant#4e334eShadow Purple#483c41Pitch Black
Questions
- What color is #4B323D?
- #4B323D is a dark, grayish rose, closest to the named color Wine Tasting. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4B323D?
- The RGB value is 75, 50, 61: 75 red, 50 green and 61 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4B323D?
- The complementary color is #324B40, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4B323D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.82:1 and white text 11.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.