Color #4E1612 Color / Colour Code #4E1612
This page shows the hex color code for color #4e1612 (#4E1612). The colour is a red tone with 63% saturation and 19% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #4E1612 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#4E1612 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 334, 4, and 34 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 4, 124, and 244 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #4E1612
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 4 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 4 to 49 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 4 with its complement at 184 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 #4E1612
Lightness variations at hue 4 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #4E1612
Design Use Cases for #4E1612
Vibrant Brand Color
#4E1612 has a strong 63% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#4E1612 at 19% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its red character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#4E1612 falls in the red spectrum (hue 4). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #4E1612 (hue 4) to its complement at hue 184. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 34. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4e1612, #124b4f);
CSS Code for #4E1612
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About Color #4E1612 (#4E1612)
#4E1612 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 78 red, 22 green, and 18 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 4 degrees with 63% saturation and 19% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #4E1612 is 38/255 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, 72% magenta, 77% yellow, and 69% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #4E1612 against white is 14.51:1 and against black is 1.45:1. 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 #124B4F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #4E1612. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4F122C and #4F3512, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #4E1612?
- #4E1612 is Color #4E1612, a red color (colour) with RGB(78, 22, 18), HSL(4, 63%, 19%), and CMYK(0%, 72%, 77%, 69%). Its perceived brightness is 38/255.
- Is #4E1612 accessible for text?
- Against white, #4E1612 has a contrast ratio of 14.51:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.45:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #4E1612?
- The complementary colour is #124B4F (hue 184). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4F122C and #4F3512. The triadic palette adds #124F16 and #16124F for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #4E1612 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #4e1612; or rgb(78, 22, 18); or hsl(4, 63%, 19%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 4 63% 19%; 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.