Information about #4E394D color

#4E394D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#4E394D falls into the Magenta Color FamilyLow Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(78, 57, 77) — 30.6% red, 22.4% green, 30.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 8 / 0 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4E394D presents itself as a softly toned electric magenta — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Bossanova (#4C3D4E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Purple Taupe (#50404D) and Loulou (#4C3347).

The recipe behind #4E394D is rgb(78, 57, 77), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4E394D: 10.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.0:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4E394D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4E394D color variations

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#4E394D 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 #4E394D

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

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Voodoo color link
Voodoo

#533455

Mortar color link
Mortar

#504351

Warlord color link
Warlord

#45404F

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Velocity color link
Velocity

#4B4042

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Light Year color link
Light Year

#463C42

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E394D
  • RGB78, 57, 77
  • CMYK0, 8, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 57, 77)
  • HSL303°, 16%, 26%
  • HSL Precise302.857°, 15.556%, 26.471%
  • HSV303°, 27%, 31%
  • HSB303°, 27%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.224, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.224, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.224, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4E394D
  • DECIMAL ID5126477
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01