Information about #484B4C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #484B4C belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(72, 75, 76) (28.2% red, 29.4% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 0 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A quiet, subdued grey, #484B4C 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 practically indistinguishable from Tuna (#46494E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cathedral (#4B4D4A) and Volcanic Ash (#484849).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(72, 75, 76)), which gives #484B4C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #484B4C: 8.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #484B4C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#484B4C color variations

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#484B4C 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 #484B4C

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

Cathedral color link
Cathedral

#4B4D4A

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Thunder color link
Thunder

#4D4D4B

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Gravel color link
Gravel

#4A4B46

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Outer Space color link
Outer Space

#414A4C

Mollusc color link
Mollusc

#43464B

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#484B4C
  • RGB72, 75, 76
  • CMYK2, 0, 0, 70
  • HSL195°, 3%, 29%
  • HSL Precise195°, 2.703%, 29.02%
  • HSV195°, 5%, 30%
  • HSB195°, 5%, 30%
  • HEX ID484B4C
  • DECIMAL ID4737868
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
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