Information about #4E5056 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#4E5056 falls into the Blue Color Family — Desaturated, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(78, 80, 86) — 30.6% red, 31.4% green, 33.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 3 / 2 / 0 / 66. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4E5056 presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — 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 Abbey (#4C4F56). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Half Grey Friars (#4F5255) and Trout (#4C5356).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(78, 80, 86)), which gives #4E5056 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4E5056: 8.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:66), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4E5056 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4E5056 color variations

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

#4E5056 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#4E5056 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#4E5056 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#606266

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Grey

#808080

#4E5056 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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#4D5255

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#4E5056 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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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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#54564E
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#56504E
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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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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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#564E50
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#50564E
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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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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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#56544E
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#4E5650
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Nearest named colors to #4E5056

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

Abbey color link
Abbey

#4C4F56

Half Grey Friars color link
Half Grey Friars

#4F5255

Trout color link
Trout

#4C5356

Cape Cod color link
Cape Cod

#4E5552

Quarter Foundry color link
Quarter Foundry

#525557

Dark Bluish Grey color link
Dark Bluish Grey

#535359

Mulled Wine color link
Mulled Wine

#524D5B

be Supernormal. Charcoal color link
be Supernormal. Charcoal

#4E4E4F

Dim Grey color link
Dim Grey

#545454

Basalt color link
Basalt

#524E50

Jimmy Dean color link
Jimmy Dean

#51535D

Dark Slate color link
Dark Slate

#465352

#4E5056 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E5056
  • RGB78, 80, 86
  • CMYK3, 2, 0, 66
  • HSL225°, 5%, 32%
  • HSL Precise225°, 4.878%, 32.157%
  • HSV225°, 9%, 34%
  • HSB225°, 9%, 34%
  • HEX ID4E5056
  • DECIMAL ID5132374
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.7%
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