Information about #4B4B4E color

#4B4B4E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#4B4B4E falls into the Blue Color Family — Desaturated, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(75, 75, 78) — 29.4% red, 29.4% green, 30.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 1 / 1 / 0 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4B4B4E presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Shadowy Lavender (#4E4A4E). Slightly further away sit Everest (#4C4850) and Thunder (#4D4D4B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(75, 75, 78)), which gives #4B4B4E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4B4B4E: 8.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), 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.

#4B4B4E color variations

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#4B4B4E 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 #4B4B4E

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

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Thunder color link
Thunder

#4D4D4B

Cathedral color link
Cathedral

#4B4D4A

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Transformer color link
Transformer

#4F484B

Gray Wolf color link
Gray Wolf

#504A4B

Rampart color link
Rampart

#4F4E4A

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

#4B4B4E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B4B4E
  • RGB75, 75, 78
  • CMYK1, 1, 0, 69
  • HSL240°, 2%, 30%
  • HSL Precise240°, 1.961%, 30%
  • HSV240°, 4%, 31%
  • HSB240°, 4%, 31%
  • HEX ID4B4B4E
  • DECIMAL ID4934478
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
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