Information about #485D08 color

#485D08 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #485D08 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(72, 93, 8) — 28.2% red, 36.5% green, 3.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 8 / 0 / 33 / 64. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#485D08 is a strongly colored sunny yellow that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Deep Lime Green (#435900). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Deep Apple Green (#4E5900) and Verdun Green (#495400).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(72, 93, 8)), which gives #485D08 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #485D08: 7.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #485D08 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#485D08 color variations

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

#485D08 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 #485D08

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

Verdun Green color link
Verdun Green

#495400

Xander color link
Xander

#44500C

Saratoga color link
Saratoga

#555B10

Terre Verte color link
Terre Verte

#385E0F

Deep Olive color link
Deep Olive

#595900

Green Brown color link
Green Brown

#544E03

Navy Green color link
Navy Green

#35530A

Deep Gold color link
Deep Gold

#594E00

Lucy Green color link
Lucy Green

#4B531E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#485D08
  • RGB72, 93, 8
  • CMYK8, 0, 33, 64
  • CSSrgb(72, 93, 8)
  • HSL75°, 84%, 20%
  • HSL Precise74.824°, 84.158%, 19.804%
  • HSV75°, 91%, 36%
  • HSB75°, 91%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.031
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.365, 0.031)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.365, 0.031, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.365, 0.031)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID485D08
  • DECIMAL ID4742408
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01