#4F3638 color
The hex color #4F3638 is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31% red, 21.2% green and 22% blue (79, 54, 56).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 19% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 32% magenta, 29% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Vibrant Vine (#4B373A), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.95:1).
#4F3638 color codes
| HEX | #4F3638 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(79, 54, 56) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31%, 21.2%, 22%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 19%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 32%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 32%, 29%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.52, 11.53, 3.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.52, 11.98, 15.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.258, 4.586, 4.349) | |
| Decimal | 5191224 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4F3638, 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 #4F3638 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4F3638 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 #4F3638 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3a3a38Protanopia
no red cones#403e38Deuteranopia
no green cones#543437Tritanopia
no blue cones#3c3c3cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4f3638; }
.text { color: #4f3638; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4f3638; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(79 54 56 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4f3638, #4f4136); }
Similar colors
#4b373aVibrant Vine#553b39Monkey Island#4a2d2fDark Roast#4e312dEspresso#4a2c2aBrown Coffee#492a34Wine Tasting#3b2b2cHavana#443736Cowboy
Questions
- What color is #4F3638?
- #4F3638 is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Vibrant Vine. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4F3638?
- The RGB value is 79, 54, 56: 79 red, 54 green and 56 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4F3638?
- The complementary color is #364F4D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4F3638?
- 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.