Velocity

#4B4042

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#4B4042 - Velocity color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4B4042, known as "Velocity", is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(75, 64, 66) (29.4% red, 25.1% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 4 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4B4042 is a muted, almost neutral grey that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Double Sidewinder (#473F40). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black Eel (#463E3F) and Light Year (#463C42).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(75, 64, 66)), which gives #4B4042 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.1:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. The name "Velocity" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Velocity color variations

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

Velocity color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.

Velocity

#726164

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#988689

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#BAAEB0

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White

Velocity color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.

Velocity

#3B3234

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#2C2627

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#1D191A

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Black

Velocity color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.

Velocity

#554B4D

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#605759

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#6B6465

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Grey

Velocity 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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#4A463F

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#4A413F

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Velocity

#4A3F45

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#4A3F4A

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#463F4A

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Velocity 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

Velocity

#3F4A48

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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

Velocity

#3F474A

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#3F4A43

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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

#4A433F

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Velocity

#4A3F47

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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

Velocity

#414A3F

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#3F414A

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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

Velocity

#4A483F

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#3F4A48

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#3F414A

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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

Velocity

#474A3F

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#3F4A48

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#433F4A

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Alternatives to Velocity color

View adjacent and very similar colors.

#4A3F44

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[<<< 1 COLOR BACKWARD] #4B4041

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#4B4043 [1 COLOR FORWARD >>>]

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Nearest named colors to Velocity

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

Double Sidewinder

#473F40

Black Eel

#463E3F

Light Year

#463C42

Tiri

#46413E

Crater Brown

#4D3E3C

Half Barista

#513F3F

Jon

#463D3E

Chocolate Lounge

#453C43

Black Cow

#4C4646

Space Shuttle

#4B433B

Earth Black

#49433B

Tomahawk

#524340

Velocity color backgrounds & wallpapers

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

#4B4042 - Velocity color image

Velocity color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)

#4B4042 - Velocity color image

Velocity color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

#4B4042 - Velocity color image

Velocity color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)

#4B4042 - Velocity color image

Velocity color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

HEX#4B4042
RGB75, 64, 66
CMYK0, 4, 4, 71

HSL349°, 8%, 27%
HSL Precise349.091°, 7.914%, 27.255%
HSV349°, 15%, 29%
HSB349°, 15%, 29%

HEX ID4B4042
DECIMAL ID4931650
Name Length8

Color Family (Hue)Red
Saturation FamilyDesaturated
Lightness FamilyNeutral

Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%

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