Information about #4D493B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4D493B is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(77, 73, 59) (30.2% red, 28.6% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 7 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #4D493B reads as a softly toned sunny yellow and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Sooty Willow Bamboo (#4D4B3A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Nest Egg (#4D453A) and Double Oilskin (#50453A).

The recipe behind #4D493B is rgb(77, 73, 59), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #4D493B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4D493B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4D493B color variations

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

#4D493B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#77715C

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#9D9780

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#BEBAAA

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#DEDCD4

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White

#FFFFFF

#4D493B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#3E3B2F

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#2E2C23

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#1F1D17

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#0F0E0B

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Black

#000000

#4D493B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#585548

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#636055

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#767570

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Grey

#808080

#4D493B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#434D3B

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#4D423B

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Wisteria And Burnt Bamboo

#4D3B3C
#4D3B43

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#4D493B 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
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#3C404E
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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
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#413C4E
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#3C494E
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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
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#4E413C
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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
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#3C4E4A
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#4A3C4E
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#404E3C
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#3C404E
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#4A3C4E
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#3C4E41
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#3C404E
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#4E3C49
#4E3C49

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Nearest named colors to #4D493B

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

Sooty Willow Bamboo color link
Sooty Willow Bamboo

#4D4B3A

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Double Oilskin color link
Double Oilskin

#50453A

Space Shuttle color link
Space Shuttle

#4B433B

Modular Green color link
Modular Green

#4C4E3F

Rambler color link
Rambler

#53473D

Kelp color link
Kelp

#4D503C

Earth Black color link
Earth Black

#49433B

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Dull Blue color link
Dull Blue

#4F4944

#4D493B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4D493B
  • RGB77, 73, 59
  • CMYK0, 2, 7, 70
  • HSL47°, 13%, 27%
  • HSL Precise46.667°, 13.235%, 26.667%
  • HSV47°, 23%, 30%
  • HSB47°, 23%, 30%
  • HEX ID4D493B
  • DECIMAL ID5065019
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
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