Information about #4C557E color

#4C557E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C557E belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 85, 126) (29.8% red, 33.3% green, 49.4% blue), or CMYK 20 / 16 / 0 / 51 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained blue, #4C557E holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Hendrix (#4C567C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dusk (#4E5481) and Purple Navy (#4E5180).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(76, 85, 126)), which gives #4C557E its character. If you plan to put text on a #4C557E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4C557E color variations

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#4C557E 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 #4C557E

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

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Night Moves color link
Night Moves

#454C73

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Magik color link
Magik

#3E4C7A

Quayside color link
Quayside

#424F71

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C557E
  • RGB76, 85, 126
  • CMYK20, 16, 0, 51
  • CSSrgb(76, 85, 126)
  • HSL229°, 25%, 40%
  • HSL Precise229.2°, 24.752%, 39.608%
  • HSV229°, 40%, 49%
  • HSB229°, 40%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.333, 0.494)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.333, 0.494, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.333, 0.494)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.4%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4C557E
  • DECIMAL ID5002622
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01