Information about #48473D color

#48473D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #48473D belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(72, 71, 61) (28.2% red, 27.8% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 4 / 72 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#48473D presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Heavy Metal (#46473E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Earth Black (#49433B) and Trainspotter (#44493F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(72, 71, 61)), which gives #48473D its character. If you plan to put text on a #48473D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #48473D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#48473D color variations

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

#48473D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#969584

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White

#FFFFFF

#48473D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#2A2A24

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Black

#000000

#48473D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#48473D 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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#47423C

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#48473D 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
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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
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#413D48
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#3D4348
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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
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#48413D
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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
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#3D4847
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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
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#3E483D
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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
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#3D4841
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#3D3E48
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#483D43
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Nearest named colors to #48473D

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

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Earth Black color link
Earth Black

#49433B

Trainspotter color link
Trainspotter

#44493F

Space Shuttle color link
Space Shuttle

#4B433B

Tuatara color link
Tuatara

#454642

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Tiri color link
Tiri

#46413E

Sooty Willow Bamboo color link
Sooty Willow Bamboo

#4D4B3A

Double Masala color link
Double Masala

#454139

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

#48473D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#48473D
  • RGB72, 71, 61
  • CMYK0, 0, 4, 72
  • CSSrgb(72, 71, 61)
  • HSL55°, 8%, 26%
  • HSL Precise54.545°, 8.271%, 26.078%
  • HSV55°, 15%, 28%
  • HSB55°, 15%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.278, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.278, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.278, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID48473D
  • DECIMAL ID4736829
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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