Information about #424C4D color

#424C4D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #424C4D is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 76, 77) (25.9% red, 29.8% green, 30.2% blue), or CMYK 4 / 0 / 0 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #424C4D reads as a muted, almost neutral neutral grey and occupies the middle of the lightness scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Outer Space (#414A4C). Slightly further away sit Tuna (#46494E) and Metallic Gunmetal (#41474E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(66, 76, 77)), which gives #424C4D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 8.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #424C4D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#424C4D color variations

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#424C4D 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 #424C4D

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

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

Mollusc color link
Mollusc

#43464B

Atomic color link
Atomic

#3D4B52

Ox Gray color link
Ox Gray

#414E54

Canyon color link
Canyon

#434E46

Mako color link
Mako

#444954

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Skywater color link
Skywater

#404653

Hauraki color link
Hauraki

#3A4D49

#424C4D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#424C4D
  • RGB66, 76, 77
  • CMYK4, 0, 0, 70
  • CSSrgb(66, 76, 77)
  • HSL185°, 8%, 28%
  • HSL Precise185.455°, 7.692%, 28.039%
  • HSV185°, 14%, 30%
  • HSB185°, 14%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.298, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.298, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.298, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID424C4D
  • DECIMAL ID4344909
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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