Information about #4A4A53 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4A4A53 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(74, 74, 83) — 29% red, 29% green, 32.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 4 / 4 / 0 / 67. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A muted, almost neutral grey, #4A4A53 sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Gun Powder (#484753). Nearby in the Register you will also find Everest (#4C4850) and Mako (#444954).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(74, 74, 83)), which gives #4A4A53 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 8.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), 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.

#4A4A53 color variations

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#4A4A53 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 #4A4A53

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

Gun Powder color link
Gun Powder

#484753

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Mako color link
Mako

#444954

Abbey color link
Abbey

#4C4F56

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

HEX color link
HEX

#484558

Quartz color link
Quartz

#51484F

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Thunder color link
Thunder

#4D4D4B

Basalt color link
Basalt

#524E50

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A4A53
  • RGB74, 74, 83
  • CMYK4, 4, 0, 67
  • HSL240°, 6%, 31%
  • HSL Precise240°, 5.732%, 30.784%
  • HSV240°, 11%, 33%
  • HSB240°, 11%, 33%
  • HEX ID4A4A53
  • DECIMAL ID4868691
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.5%
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