Color #4C002E Color / Colour Code #4C002E
This page shows the hex color code for color #4c002e (#4C002E). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #4C002E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#4C002E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 294, 324, and 354 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 324, 84, and 204 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #4C002E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 324 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 324 to 9 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 324 with its complement at 144 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #4C002E
Lightness variations at hue 324 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #4C002E
Design Use Cases for #4C002E
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #4C002E is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#4C002E at 15% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its pink character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Playfulness & Compassion
#4C002E is in the pink range (hue 324). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #4C002E (hue 324) to its complement at hue 144. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 354. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4c002e, #004d1f);
CSS Code for #4C002E
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About Color #4C002E (#4C002E)
#4C002E is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 76 red, 0 green, and 46 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 76.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 324 degrees with 100% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #4C002E is 28/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 39% yellow, and 70% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #4C002E against white is 15.59:1 and against black is 1.35:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #004D1F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #4C002E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #45004D and #4D0008, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #4C002E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #4C002E?
- #4C002E is Color #4C002E, a pink color (colour) with RGB(76, 0, 46), HSL(324, 100%, 15%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 39%, 70%). Its perceived brightness is 28/255.
- Is #4C002E accessible for text?
- Against white, #4C002E has a contrast ratio of 15.59:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.35:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #4C002E?
- The complementary colour is #004D1F (hue 144). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #45004D and #4D0008. The triadic palette adds #2E4D00 and #002E4D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #4C002E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #4c002e; or rgb(76, 0, 46); or hsl(324, 100%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 324 100% 15%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.