Information about #4C484B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C484B belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 72, 75) (29.8% red, 28.2% green, 29.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 0 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C484B presents itself as a muted, almost neutral grey — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Thriller (#4B464B). Slightly further away sit Transformer (#4F484B) and Shadowy Lavender (#4E4A4E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 72, 75)), which gives #4C484B its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4C484B: 9.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4C484B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4C484B color variations

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#4C484B 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 #4C484B

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

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Transformer color link
Transformer

#4F484B

Emperor color link
Emperor

#50494A

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Gray Wolf color link
Gray Wolf

#504A4B

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Thunder color link
Thunder

#4D4D4B

Cathedral color link
Cathedral

#4B4D4A

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C484B
  • RGB76, 72, 75
  • CMYK0, 2, 0, 70
  • HSL315°, 3%, 29%
  • HSL Precise315°, 2.703%, 29.02%
  • HSV315°, 5%, 30%
  • HSB315°, 5%, 30%
  • HEX ID4C484B
  • DECIMAL ID4999243
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.4%
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