#4C3D51 color
The hex color #4C3D51 is a dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 23.9% green and 31.8% blue (76, 61, 81).
Its hue angle is 285°, with 14% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 68% black.
The closest named color is Call It a Night (#42364C), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.03:1).
#4C3D51 color codes
| HEX | #4C3D51 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 61, 81) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 23.9%, 31.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(285, 14%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(285, 25%, 32%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 25%, 0%, 68%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.03, 10.78, -9.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.03, 14.45, 318.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.134, 5.468, 8.515) | |
| Decimal | 4996433 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C3D51, 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 #4C3D51 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4C3D51 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | 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 #4C3D51 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3b4152Protanopia
no red cones#3e4350Deuteranopia
no green cones#4c3f44Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c3d51; }
.text { color: #4c3d51; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c3d51; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 61 81 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c3d51, #513d4c); }
Similar colors
#42364cCall It a Night#403547Royal Decree#4f4554Black Magic#3f354fMaharaja#443240Voodoo#544563Nightly Walk#4e334eShadow Purple#413d4bItalian Grape
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #4C3D51?
- #4C3D51 is a dark, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Call It a Night. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C3D51?
- The RGB value is 76, 61, 81: 76 red, 61 green and 81 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C3D51?
- The complementary color is #42513D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C3D51?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 and white text 10.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.