Information about #4C657B color

#4C657B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C657B belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 101, 123) (29.8% red, 39.6% green, 48.2% blue), or CMYK 18 / 9 / 0 / 52 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C657B presents itself as a calm, restrained azure — one 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 almost identical to Bismark (#486C7A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Electric Blue (#536878) and Slate (#516572).

In RGB terms — rgb(76, 101, 123) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4C657B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. #4C657B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4C657B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#4C657B 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 #4C657B

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

Bismark color link
Bismark

#486C7A

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Seachange color link
Seachange

#4E6E81

Streetwise color link
Streetwise

#4F6971

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Cadet color link
Cadet

#536872

Marble Blue color link
Marble Blue

#566D7E

Wedgewood color link
Wedgewood

#4C6B88

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C657B
  • RGB76, 101, 123
  • CMYK18, 9, 0, 52
  • CSSrgb(76, 101, 123)
  • HSL208°, 24%, 39%
  • HSL Precise208.085°, 23.618%, 39.02%
  • HSV208°, 38%, 48%
  • HSB208°, 38%, 48%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.396
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.396, 0.482)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.396, 0.482, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.396, 0.482)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB39.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4C657B
  • DECIMAL ID5006715
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01