#4A191B Color Information
#4A191B RGB value is (74, 25, 27). The hex color red value is 74, green is 25, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of19 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 66 percent, 64 percent, 71percent.
#4A191B Color Meaning
Color #4A191B signifies earthen pigment, historical record, and burnt landscape. #4A191B very dark, reddish-brown is literally the color of the raw earth pigment, suggesting cave paintings, pottery, and soil after a fire. Psychologically, color #4A191B grounds the spirit in history and material reality, evoking a sense of ancient storytelling and primal connection. #4A191B culturally references Renaissance art, archaeological sites, and the charred remains of a forest floor. Spiritually, color #4A191B represents the memory of the earth, the alchemy of fire and soil, and the foundation of human expression, acting as a direct link to our most fundamental creative origins.
Color Conversion
Convert #4A191B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.
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Color Variations
#4A191B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.
Color Harmonies
#4A191B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Split Complementary
Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel
Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
Double Split
Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
Contrast Checker
(WCAG 2.1) Test #4A191B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #4A191B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#4A191B Color FAQs
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