Information about Transformer color

#4F484B - Transformer color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4F484B ("Transformer") belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(79, 72, 75) — 31% red, 28.2% green, 29.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 3 / 2 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4F484B reads as a softly muted neutral grey and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Emperor (#50494A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Gray Wolf (#504A4B) and Shadowy Lavender (#4E4A4E).

The recipe behind #4F484B is rgb(79, 72, 75), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #4F484B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Transformer" in the Register.

Transformer color variations

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

Transformer 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 Transformer

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Emperor color link
Emperor

#50494A

Gray Wolf color link
Gray Wolf

#504A4B

Matterhorn color link
Matterhorn

#524B4B

Quartz color link
Quartz

#51484F

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Thunder color link
Thunder

#4D4D4B

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Rampart color link
Rampart

#4F4E4A

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Transformer color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F484B
  • RGB79, 72, 75
  • CMYK0, 3, 2, 69
  • HSL334°, 5%, 30%
  • HSL Precise334.286°, 4.636%, 29.608%
  • HSV334°, 9%, 31%
  • HSB334°, 9%, 31%
  • HEX ID4F484B
  • DECIMAL ID5195851
  • Name Length11
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.4%
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