Information about #49474C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #49474C belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 71, 76) (28.6% red, 27.8% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 1 / 2 / 0 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly muted neutral grey, #49474C occupies the middle of the lightness scale. 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 Thriller (#4B464B). Slightly further away sit Volcanic Ash (#484849) and Half Fuscous Grey (#494648).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(73, 71, 76)), which gives #49474C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #49474C: 9.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#49474C color variations

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#49474C 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 #49474C

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

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Transformer color link
Transformer

#4F484B

Mollusc color link
Mollusc

#43464B

Cathedral color link
Cathedral

#4B4D4A

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Gun Powder color link
Gun Powder

#484753

#49474C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#49474C
  • RGB73, 71, 76
  • CMYK1, 2, 0, 70
  • HSL264°, 3%, 29%
  • HSL Precise264°, 3.401%, 28.824%
  • HSV264°, 7%, 30%
  • HSB264°, 7%, 30%
  • HEX ID49474C
  • DECIMAL ID4802380
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
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