Information about #4B4D62 color

#4B4D62 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4B4D62 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(75, 77, 98) — 29.4% red, 30.2% green, 38.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 9 / 8 / 0 / 62. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4B4D62 is a calm, restrained blue that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Jimmy Dean (#51535D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mulled Wine (#524D5B) and Compass (#4B5761).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(75, 77, 98)), which gives #4B4D62 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4B4D62 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:62) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4B4D62 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4B4D62 color variations

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#4B4D62 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 #4B4D62

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

Jimmy Dean color link
Jimmy Dean

#51535D

Mulled Wine color link
Mulled Wine

#524D5B

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

Abbey color link
Abbey

#4C4F56

San Juan color link
San Juan

#445761

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B4D62
  • RGB75, 77, 98
  • CMYK9, 8, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(75, 77, 98)
  • HSL235°, 13%, 34%
  • HSL Precise234.783°, 13.295%, 33.922%
  • HSV235°, 23%, 38%
  • HSB235°, 23%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.384
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.302, 0.384)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.302, 0.384, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.302, 0.384)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38.4%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4B4D62
  • DECIMAL ID4935010
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01