Information about #4A4B59 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4A4B59 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(74, 75, 89) (29% red, 29.4% green, 34.9% blue), or CMYK 6 / 5 / 0 / 65 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4A4B59 presents itself as a softly muted balanced grey tone — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Abbey (#4C4F56). Its next-closest registered neighbors are HEX (#484558) and Gun Powder (#484753).

The recipe behind #4A4B59 is rgb(74, 75, 89), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #4A4B59 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #4A4B59 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4A4B59 color variations

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#4A4B59 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 #4A4B59

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A4B59
  • RGB74, 75, 89
  • CMYK6, 5, 0, 65
  • HSL236°, 9%, 32%
  • HSL Precise236°, 9.202%, 31.961%
  • HSV236°, 17%, 35%
  • HSB236°, 17%, 35%
  • HEX ID4A4B59
  • DECIMAL ID4868953
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
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