Information about #4A464A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4A464A belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(74, 70, 74) (29% red, 27.5% green, 29% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 0 / 71 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly muted neutral grey, #4A464A holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Thriller (#4B464B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Half Fuscous Grey (#494648) and Volcanic Ash (#484849).

The recipe behind #4A464A is rgb(74, 70, 74), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #4A464A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4A464A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4A464A color variations

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#4A464A 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 #4A464A

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

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Transformer color link
Transformer

#4F484B

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Gravel color link
Gravel

#4A4B46

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Emperor color link
Emperor

#50494A

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A464A
  • RGB74, 70, 74
  • CMYK0, 2, 0, 71
  • HSL300°, 3%, 28%
  • HSL Precise300°, 2.778%, 28.235%
  • HSV300°, 5%, 29%
  • HSB300°, 5%, 29%
  • HEX ID4A464A
  • DECIMAL ID4867658
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29%
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