Information about #484537 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#484537 falls into the Yellow Color Family — Low Saturation, Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(72, 69, 55) — 28.2% red, 27.1% green, 21.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 1 / 7 / 72. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #484537 reads as a softly toned sunny yellow and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Double Mondo (#4A4237). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Earth Black (#49433B) and Double Masala (#454139).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(72, 69, 55)), which gives #484537 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #484537: 9.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #484537 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#484537 color variations

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#484537 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 #484537

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

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Earth Black color link
Earth Black

#49433B

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Tiri color link
Tiri

#46413E

Paco color link
Paco

#4F4037

#484537 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#484537
  • RGB72, 69, 55
  • CMYK0, 1, 7, 72
  • HSL49°, 13%, 25%
  • HSL Precise49.412°, 13.386%, 24.902%
  • HSV49°, 24%, 28%
  • HSB49°, 24%, 28%
  • HEX ID484537
  • DECIMAL ID4736311
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
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