#4F3A42 Color Information
#4F3A42 RGB value is (79, 58, 66). The hex color red value is 79, green is 58, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 337°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 16 percent, 69 percent.
#4F3A42 Color Meaning
Color #4F3A42 signifies muted decay, organic shadow, and dignified decline. #4F3A42 dark, greyish-brown with a hint of purplish-red resembles dried blood, old roses, and forest soil. Psychologically, color #4F3A42 evokes a complex blend of somberness, natural history, and an acceptance of life's quieter, fading phases. #4F3A42 culturally references Victorian mourning wear, antique taxidermy, and the patina of aged bronze. Spiritually, #4F3A42 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 #4F3A42 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.
RGB Values & CMYK Values
RGB Values
CMYK Values
Color Variations
#4F3A42 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
#4F3A42 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 #4F3A42 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.
Sample Text
This is how your text will look with these colors.
Large Text (18pt+)
Normal Text
UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #4F3A42 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
CSS Examples
Background Color
Text Color
Sample Text
Border Color
Box Shadow
Text Shadow
Sample Text
Gradient
#4F3A42 Color FAQs
Frequently asked questions about #4F3A42 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.