Information about #4F4540 color

#4F4540 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4F4540 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(79, 69, 64) — 31% red, 27.1% green, 25.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 4 / 6 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4F4540 is a softly toned amber-leaning orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Tomahawk (#524340). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Felix (#534541) and Relic (#4B4842).

The recipe behind #4F4540 is rgb(79, 69, 64), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #4F4540 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #4F4540 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4F4540 color variations

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#4F4540 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 #4F4540

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

Tomahawk color link
Tomahawk

#524340

Felix color link
Felix

#534541

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Rambler color link
Rambler

#53473D

Dull Blue color link
Dull Blue

#4F4944

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Half Barista color link
Half Barista

#513F3F

Velocity color link
Velocity

#4B4042

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F4540
  • RGB79, 69, 64
  • CMYK0, 4, 6, 69
  • CSSrgb(79, 69, 64)
  • HSL20°, 10%, 28%
  • HSL Precise20°, 10.49%, 28.039%
  • HSV20°, 19%, 31%
  • HSB20°, 19%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.310, 0.271, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.310, 0.271, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.310, 0.271, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4F4540
  • DECIMAL ID5195072
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01