Information about #4A4508 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#4A4508 falls into the Yellow Color Family — High Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(74, 69, 8) — 29% red, 27.1% green, 3.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 2 / 26 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4A4508 presents itself as a strongly colored sunny yellow — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Bronzetone (#4D400F). Slightly further away sit Xander (#44500C) and Green Brown (#544E03).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(74, 69, 8)), which gives #4A4508 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4A4508: 9.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.1:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), 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.

#4A4508 color variations

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#4A4508 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 #4A4508

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

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Xander color link
Xander

#44500C

Green Brown color link
Green Brown

#544E03

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Verdun Green color link
Verdun Green

#495400

Deep Amber color link
Deep Amber

#594300

Deep Gold color link
Deep Gold

#594E00

Dark Olive color link
Dark Olive

#373E02

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Deep Gamboge color link
Deep Gamboge

#593800

#4A4508 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A4508
  • RGB74, 69, 8
  • CMYK0, 2, 26, 71
  • HSL55°, 80%, 16%
  • HSL Precise55.455°, 80.488%, 16.078%
  • HSV55°, 89%, 29%
  • HSB55°, 89%, 29%
  • HEX ID4A4508
  • DECIMAL ID4867336
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.1%
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