#4C3834 color
The hex color #4C3834 is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 22% green and 20.4% blue (76, 56, 52).
Its hue angle is 10°, with 19% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 32% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Monkey Island (#553B39), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.92:1).
#4C3834 color codes
| HEX | #4C3834 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 56, 52) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 22%, 20.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(10, 19%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(10, 32%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 26%, 32%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.6, 8.21, 5.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.6, 10.14, 35.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.015, 4.613, 3.874) | |
| Decimal | 4995124 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C3834, 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 #4C3834 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4C3834 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.92:1 | 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 #4C3834 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3c3a34Protanopia
no red cones#413e34Deuteranopia
no green cones#513537Tritanopia
no blue cones#3d3d3dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c3834; }
.text { color: #4c3834; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c3834; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 56 52 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c3834, #4c4434); }
Similar colors
#553b39Monkey Island#473933Film Noir#443736Cowboy#4b373aVibrant Vine#4e312dEspresso#3e2b23English Walnut#3d322eSix Feet Under#5b3f34Espresso Bar
Questions
- What color is #4C3834?
- #4C3834 is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Monkey Island. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C3834?
- The RGB value is 76, 56, 52: 76 red, 56 green and 52 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C3834?
- The complementary color is #34484C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C3834?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 and white text 10.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.