Information about #484642 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #484642 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(72, 70, 66) — 28.2% red, 27.5% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 1 / 2 / 72. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #484642 reads as a softly muted neutral grey 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 almost identical to Tuatara (#454642). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Relic (#4B4842) and Heavy Metal (#46473E).

The recipe behind #484642 is rgb(72, 70, 66), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #484642: 9.4:1 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. #484642 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#484642 color variations

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#484642 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 #484642

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

Tuatara color link
Tuatara

#454642

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Trainspotter color link
Trainspotter

#44493F

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Gravel color link
Gravel

#4A4B46

Velocity color link
Velocity

#4B4042

Tiri color link
Tiri

#46413E

#484642 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#484642
  • RGB72, 70, 66
  • CMYK0, 1, 2, 72
  • HSL40°, 4%, 27%
  • HSL Precise40°, 4.348%, 27.059%
  • HSV40°, 8%, 28%
  • HSB40°, 8%, 28%
  • HEX ID484642
  • DECIMAL ID4736578
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
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