Color #4E2018 Color / Colour Code #4E2018
This page shows the hex color code for color #4e2018 (#4E2018). The colour is a red tone with 53% saturation and 20% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #4E2018 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#4E2018 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 339, 9, and 39 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 9, 129, and 249 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #4E2018
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 9 and saturation at 53%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 9 to 54 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 9 with its complement at 189 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 #4E2018
Lightness variations at hue 9 and 53% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #4E2018
Design Use Cases for #4E2018
Balanced UI Color
At 53% saturation, #4E2018 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#4E2018 at 20% 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
#4E2018 falls in the red spectrum (hue 9). 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 #4E2018 (hue 9) to its complement at hue 189. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 39. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4e2018, #18464e);
CSS Code for #4E2018
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About Color #4E2018 (#4E2018)
#4E2018 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 78 red, 32 green, and 24 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 9 degrees with 53% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #4E2018 is 45/255 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, 59% magenta, 69% yellow, and 69% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #4E2018 against white is 13.60:1 and against black is 1.54:1. 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 #18464E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #4E2018. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4E182B and #4E3B18, 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 #4E2018?
- #4E2018 is Color #4E2018, a red color (colour) with RGB(78, 32, 24), HSL(9, 53%, 20%), and CMYK(0%, 59%, 69%, 69%). Its perceived brightness is 45/255.
- Is #4E2018 accessible for text?
- Against white, #4E2018 has a contrast ratio of 13.60:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.54:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #4E2018?
- The complementary colour is #18464E (hue 189). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4E182B and #4E3B18. The triadic palette adds #184E20 and #20184E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #4E2018 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #4e2018; or rgb(78, 32, 24); or hsl(9, 53%, 20%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 9 53% 20%; 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.