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Hematite Dark Red Brown
Hematite Dark Red Brown
#4A2C2AClick to copy
Hematite Dark Red Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(74, 44, 42)Copy
HSLhsl(4, 28%, 23%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(4, 43%, 29%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 41%, 43%, 71%)Copy
Hematite Dark Red Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#4A2C2A
Click to copy#2A484A
Click to copyAnalogous
#4A2A38
Click to copy#4A3C2A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2A4A3C
Click to copy#2A384A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#4A2C2A
Click to copy#7B615F
Click to copy#AC9694
Click to copy#090505
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyHematite Dark Red Brown WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
12.46 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.68 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
11.43 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
1.01 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Hematite Dark Red Brown Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Hematite Dark Red Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Hematite Dark Red Brown (HEX #4A2C2A) has the RGB value rgb(74, 44, 42), the HSL value hsl(4°, 28%, 23%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 41%, 43%, 71%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Hematite Dark Red Brown is #2A484A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #4A2A38 and #4A3C2A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2A4A3C, #2A384A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Hematite Dark Red Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Hematite Dark Red Brown has a contrast ratio of 12.46:1 against white and 1.68:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Hematite Dark Red Brown has a lightness of 23% and a saturation of 28%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The dark red-brown formed when hematite coexists with limonite, composed and rich in tone.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Hematite Dark Red Brown tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Hematite Dark Red Brown is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Hematite Dark Red Brown Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
