Information about #4C4A38 color

#4C4A38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C4A38 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(76, 74, 56) — 29.8% red, 29% green, 22% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 1 / 8 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C4A38 is a calm, restrained yellow 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 Sooty Willow Bamboo (#4D4B3A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nest Egg (#4D453A) and Double Oilskin (#50453A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 74, 56)), which gives #4C4A38 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4C4A38 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4C4A38 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4C4A38 color variations

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#4C4A38 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 #4C4A38

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

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Kelp color link
Kelp

#4D503C

Camouflage color link
Camouflage

#4F4D32

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

Earth Black color link
Earth Black

#49433B

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

#4C4A38 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C4A38
  • RGB76, 74, 56
  • CMYK0, 1, 8, 70
  • HSL54°, 15%, 26%
  • HSL Precise54°, 15.152%, 25.882%
  • HSV54°, 26%, 30%
  • HSB54°, 26%, 30%
  • HEX ID4C4A38
  • DECIMAL ID4999736
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
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