#4C3644 color
The hex color #4C3644 is a dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 21.2% green and 26.7% blue (76, 54, 68).
Its hue angle is 322°, with 17% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 29% magenta, 11% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Voodoo (#443240), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.95:1).
#4C3644 color codes
| HEX | #4C3644 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 54, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 21.2%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(322, 17%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(322, 29%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 29%, 11%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.54, 12.48, -4.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.54, 13.37, 339) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.343, 4.592, 6.073) | |
| Decimal | 4994628 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C3644, 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 #4C3644 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4C3644 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | 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 #4C3644 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#373a45Protanopia
no red cones#3c3e43Deuteranopia
no green cones#4f363bTritanopia
no blue cones#3c3c3cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c3644; }
.text { color: #4c3644; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c3644; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 54 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c3644, #4c3639); }
Similar colors
#443240Voodoo#403547Royal Decree#4e334eShadow Purple#492a34Wine Tasting#4b373aVibrant Vine#42364cCall It a Night#614051Eggplant#483c41Pitch Black
Questions
- What color is #4C3644?
- #4C3644 is a dark, grayish rose, closest to the named color Voodoo. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C3644?
- The RGB value is 76, 54, 68: 76 red, 54 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C3644?
- The complementary color is #364C3E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C3644?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 and white text 10.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.