Information about #484744 color

#484744 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #484744 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(72, 71, 68) (28.2% red, 27.8% green, 26.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 2 / 72 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #484744 reads as a quiet, subdued grey and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Armadillo (#484A46). Nearby in the Register you will also find Relic (#4B4842) and Tuatara (#454642).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(72, 71, 68)), which gives #484744 its character. If you plan to put text on a #484744 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #484744 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#484744 color variations

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

#484744 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 #484744

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

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Tuatara color link
Tuatara

#454642

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Gravel color link
Gravel

#4A4B46

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Trainspotter color link
Trainspotter

#44493F

Mangrove color link
Mangrove

#484E45

#484744 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#484744
  • RGB72, 71, 68
  • CMYK0, 0, 2, 72
  • CSSrgb(72, 71, 68)
  • HSL45°, 3%, 27%
  • HSL Precise45°, 2.857%, 27.451%
  • HSV45°, 6%, 28%
  • HSB45°, 6%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.278, 0.267)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.278, 0.267, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.278, 0.267)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB26.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID484744
  • DECIMAL ID4736836
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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