Information about #464D4E color

#464D4E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #464D4E is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(70, 77, 78) (27.5% red, 30.2% green, 30.6% blue), or CMYK 3 / 0 / 0 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#464D4E is a quiet, subdued balanced grey tone that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tuna (#46494E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Outer Space (#414A4C) and Cathedral (#4B4D4A).

In RGB terms — rgb(70, 77, 78) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #464D4E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #464D4E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#464D4E color variations

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#464D4E 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #464D4E

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

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

Outer Space color link
Outer Space

#414A4C

Cathedral color link
Cathedral

#4B4D4A

Dark Slate color link
Dark Slate

#465352

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Mako color link
Mako

#444954

Thunder color link
Thunder

#4D4D4B

Ox Gray color link
Ox Gray

#414E54

Gun Powder color link
Gun Powder

#484753

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#464D4E
  • RGB70, 77, 78
  • CMYK3, 0, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(70, 77, 78)
  • HSL188°, 5%, 29%
  • HSL Precise187.5°, 5.405%, 29.02%
  • HSV188°, 10%, 31%
  • HSB188°, 10%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.275, 0.302, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.275, 0.302, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.275, 0.302, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID464D4E
  • DECIMAL ID4607310
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01