Information about #404D4A color

#404D4A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #404D4A belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(64, 77, 74) (25.1% red, 30.2% green, 29% blue), or CMYK 5 / 0 / 1 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#404D4A presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Outer Space (#414A4C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Canyon (#434E46) and Hauraki (#3A4D49).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(64, 77, 74)), which gives #404D4A its character. If you plan to put text on a #404D4A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #404D4A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#404D4A color variations

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#404D4A 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 #404D4A

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

Outer Space color link
Outer Space

#414A4C

Canyon color link
Canyon

#434E46

Hauraki color link
Hauraki

#3A4D49

Mollusc color link
Mollusc

#43464B

Middle Earth color link
Middle Earth

#434E43

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

Atomic color link
Atomic

#3D4B52

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Mangrove color link
Mangrove

#484E45

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#404D4A
  • RGB64, 77, 74
  • CMYK5, 0, 1, 70
  • CSSrgb(64, 77, 74)
  • HSL166°, 9%, 28%
  • HSL Precise166.154°, 9.22%, 27.647%
  • HSV166°, 17%, 30%
  • HSB166°, 17%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.302, 0.290)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.302, 0.290, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.302, 0.290)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID404D4A
  • DECIMAL ID4214090
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01