Color swatch image showing #4E3B40 with RGB(78,59,64) values
Color swatch image showing #4E3B40 with RGB(78,59,64) values

#4E3B40 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4E3B40 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4E3B40 Color Information

#4E3B40 RGB value is (78, 59, 64). The hex color red value is 78, green is 59, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 24 percent, 18 percent, 69 percent.

#4E3B40 color swatch
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#4E3B40 Color Meaning

Color #4E3B40 signifies muted decay, organic shadow, and dignified decline. #4E3B40 dark, greyish-brown with a hint of purplish-red resembles dried blood, old roses, and forest soil. Psychologically, color #4E3B40 evokes a complex blend of somberness, natural history, and an acceptance of life's quieter, fading phases. #4E3B40 culturally references Victorian mourning wear, antique taxidermy, and the patina of aged bronze. Spiritually, #4E3B40 color represents the nobility in endings, the quiet beauty of the dormant, and the earth's reclamation, embodying a contemplative and historically layered presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #4E3B40 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
#4E3B40
RGB
rgb(78, 59, 64)
HSL
hsl(344°, 14%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 24%, 18%, 69%)
HSV
hsv(344°, 24%, 31%)
XYZ
5.6313 5.1178 5.5415
Yxy
5.1178 0.3457 0.3142
Hunter Lab
22.6226 0.1613 0.0021
CIE-Lab
27.0678 9.2843 0.1375

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Yellow18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Key (Black)69 / 100 (69%)
69%

Color Variations

#4E3B40 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

#4E3B40 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 #4E3B40 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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#4E3B40

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4E3B40 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

#4E3B40

protanopia

#46463f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4E3B40;

Text Color

color: #4E3B40;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4E3B40;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4E3B4040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4E3B40;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4E3B40 0%, #312529 100%);

#4E3B40 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #4E3B40 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.