Information about #4F516D color

#4F516D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4F516D is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(79, 81, 109) (31% red, 31.8% green, 42.7% blue), or CMYK 12 / 11 / 0 / 57 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4F516D is a gently muted blue 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 Independence (#4C516D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Enigma (#515072) and Vintage Indigo (#4A556B).

In RGB terms — rgb(79, 81, 109) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4F516D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4F516D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4F516D color variations

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

#4F516D 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 #4F516D

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

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

Night Moves color link
Night Moves

#454C73

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

Quayside color link
Quayside

#424F71

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

#4F516D color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F516D
  • RGB79, 81, 109
  • CMYK12, 11, 0, 57
  • HSL236°, 16%, 37%
  • HSL Precise236°, 15.957%, 36.863%
  • HSV236°, 28%, 43%
  • HSB236°, 28%, 43%
  • HEX ID4F516D
  • DECIMAL ID5198189
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.7%
  • This page visited897 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01