Information about #474846 color

#474846 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #474846 belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(71, 72, 70) — 27.8% red, 28.2% green, 27.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 0 / 1 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#474846 is a softly muted balanced grey tone that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Armadillo (#484A46). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Volcanic Ash (#484849) and Half Fuscous Grey (#494648).

In RGB terms — rgb(71, 72, 70) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #474846: 9.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #474846 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#474846 color variations

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#474846 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 #474846

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

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Gravel color link
Gravel

#4A4B46

Tuatara color link
Tuatara

#454642

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Mangrove color link
Mangrove

#484E45

Mollusc color link
Mollusc

#43464B

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#474846
  • RGB71, 72, 70
  • CMYK0, 0, 1, 72
  • HSL90°, 1%, 28%
  • HSL Precise90°, 1.408%, 27.843%
  • HSV90°, 3%, 28%
  • HSB90°, 3%, 28%
  • HEX ID474846
  • DECIMAL ID4671558
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.5%
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