#4B3E3F color
The hex color #4B3E3F is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.4% red, 24.3% green and 24.7% blue (75, 62, 63).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 9% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 16% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Black Truffle (#463D3E), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.19:1).
#4B3E3F color codes
| HEX | #4B3E3F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(75, 62, 63) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.4%, 24.3%, 24.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 9%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 17%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 16%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.57, 5.83, 1.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.57, 6.02, 14.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.521, 5.3, 5.434) | |
| Decimal | 4931135 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4B3E3F, 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 #4B3E3F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4B3E3F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | 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 #4B3E3F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#40403fProtanopia
no red cones#43423fDeuteranopia
no green cones#4e3d3eTritanopia
no blue cones#414141Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4b3e3f; }
.text { color: #4b3e3f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4b3e3f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(75 62 63 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4b3e3f, #4b433e); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Taupe.
Questions
- What color is #4B3E3F?
- #4B3E3F is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Black Truffle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4B3E3F?
- The RGB value is 75, 62, 63: 75 red, 62 green and 63 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4B3E3F?
- The complementary color is #3E4B4A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4B3E3F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 and white text 10.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.