Information about #4C404B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C404B belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(76, 64, 75) — 29.8% red, 25.1% green, 29.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 5 / 0 / 70. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4C404B is a quiet, subdued balanced grey tone that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Bossanova (#4C3D4E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Purple Taupe (#50404D) and Moody Lavender (#504349).

In RGB terms — rgb(76, 64, 75) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4C404B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4C404B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4C404B color variations

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#4C404B 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 #4C404B

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

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Mortar color link
Mortar

#504351

Warlord color link
Warlord

#45404F

Transformer color link
Transformer

#4F484B

Velocity color link
Velocity

#4B4042

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

#4C404B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C404B
  • RGB76, 64, 75
  • CMYK0, 5, 0, 70
  • HSL305°, 9%, 27%
  • HSL Precise305°, 8.571%, 27.451%
  • HSV305°, 16%, 30%
  • HSB305°, 16%, 30%
  • HEX ID4C404B
  • DECIMAL ID4997195
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.4%
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