Color swatch image showing #4B361A with RGB(75,54,26) values

#4B361A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4B361A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4B361A Color Information

#4B361A RGB value is (75, 54, 26). The hex color red value is 75, green is 54, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 34°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 28 percent, 65 percent, 71 percent.

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#4B361A Color Meaning

Color #4B361A signifies concentrated depth, introspective richness, and artisanal gravity. Color #4B361A is the color of espresso grounds, dark chocolate, and unvarnished walnut—dense, complex, and slightly bitter. Unlike black, #4B361A retains texture and temperature, making #4B361A feel more intimate than austere. In branding, color #4B361A signals craftsmanship: #4B361A appears in gourmet food, boutique publishing, and luxury accessories where heritage matters. Psychological research shows that deep browns like color #4B361A evoke feelings of reliability and substance, especially when contrasted with lighter neutrals. Architecturally, color #4B361A grounds modern spaces by adding organic weight. #4B361A works well in small doses—door frames, furniture edges, or typography—where #4B361A provides visual anchor without overwhelming. Unlike cooler darks, its red undertone prevents sterility, maintaining warmth even in minimal settings. In digital interfaces, color #4B361A serves as a sophisticated alternative to black for text or borders, reducing glare while preserving readability. User testing confirms higher comfort levels with deep browns over pure black in long-form reading. Symbolically, color #4B361A represents depth earned through time—like aged whiskey or well-read books. #4B361A is not flashy but reveals complexity upon closer inspection. In spiritual practice, #4B361A connects to the earth element: stability, nourishment, and quiet strength. Designers use color #4B361A when they want to imply maturity without rigidity. Its richness whispers rather than shouts, making #4B361A a chromatic choice for those who value substance over spectacle.

Color Conversion

Convert #4B361A 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.

HEX
#4B361A
RGB
rgb(75, 54, 26)
HSL
hsl(34°, 49%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 65%, 71%)
HSV
hsv(34°, 65%, 29%)
XYZ
4.4073 4.2088 1.5574
Yxy
4.2088 0.4332 0.4137
Hunter Lab
20.5154 0.0776 0.1829
CIE-Lab
24.3500 5.7084 21.0206

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red75 / 255 (29%)
29%
Green54 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue26 / 255 (10%)
10%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)71 / 100 (71%)
71%

Color Variations

#4B361A 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

#4B361A 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 #4B361A 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.

#FFFFFF
#4B361A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4B361A 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.

Normal Vision

#4B361A

protanopia

#424221

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4B361A;

Text Color

color: #4B361A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4B361A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4B361A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4B361A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4B361A 0%, #322411 100%);

#4B361A Color FAQs

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