Information about #404D4F color

#404D4F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #404D4F belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(64, 77, 79) — 25.1% red, 30.2% green, 31% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 6 / 1 / 0 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#404D4F is a softly toned water-like cyan that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Kimono Storage (#3D4C51). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Outer Space (#414A4C) and Atomic (#3D4B52).

In RGB terms — rgb(64, 77, 79) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #404D4F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #404D4F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#404D4F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#404D4F color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#85989B

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#AEBABC

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#D6DCDD

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White

#FFFFFF

#404D4F color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#333D3E

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#262D2F

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#191E1F

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Black

#000000

#404D4F color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#4C5759

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#586163

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#646C6D

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#717576

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Grey

#808080

#404D4F color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#40414E

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#40464E

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#404E4A

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#404E45

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#414E40

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#404D4F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#4F4240
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
#404D4F
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#4F4940
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#4F4045
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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#404F49
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#404D4F
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#4F404D
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#4D4F40
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#42404F
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#4F4240
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#4D4F40
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#49404F
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#4F4240
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#454F40
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Nearest named colors to #404D4F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Kimono Storage color link
Kimono Storage

#3D4C51

Outer Space color link
Outer Space

#414A4C

Atomic color link
Atomic

#3D4B52

Ox Gray color link
Ox Gray

#414E54

Metallic Gunmetal color link
Metallic Gunmetal

#41474E

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

Mako color link
Mako

#444954

Skywater color link
Skywater

#404653

Hauraki color link
Hauraki

#3A4D49

Rhino color link
Rhino

#3D4653

Mollusc color link
Mollusc

#43464B

Limed Spruce color link
Limed Spruce

#394851

#404D4F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#404D4F
  • RGB64, 77, 79
  • CMYK6, 1, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(64, 77, 79)
  • HSL188°, 10%, 28%
  • HSL Precise188°, 10.49%, 28.039%
  • HSV188°, 19%, 31%
  • HSB188°, 19%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.302, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.302, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.302, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID404D4F
  • DECIMAL ID4214095
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers20 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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