Information about #484554 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #484554 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(72, 69, 84) (28.2% red, 27.1% green, 32.9% blue), or CMYK 5 / 6 / 0 / 67 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly toned classic blue, #484554 occupies the middle of the lightness scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Gun Powder (#484753). Slightly further away sit HEX (#484558) and Mako (#444954).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(72, 69, 84)), which gives #484554 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #484554: 9.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#484554 color variations

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#484554 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 #484554

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

Gun Powder color link
Gun Powder

#484753

HEX color link
HEX

#484558

Mako color link
Mako

#444954

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

Warlord color link
Warlord

#45404F

Skywater color link
Skywater

#404653

Mortar color link
Mortar

#504351

#484554 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#484554
  • RGB72, 69, 84
  • CMYK5, 6, 0, 67
  • CSSrgb(72, 69, 84)
  • HSL252°, 10%, 30%
  • HSL Precise252°, 9.804%, 30%
  • HSV252°, 18%, 33%
  • HSB252°, 18%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.329
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.271, 0.329)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.271, 0.329, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.271, 0.329)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID484554
  • DECIMAL ID4736340
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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