Information about #484B31 color

#484B31 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#484B31 falls into the Yellow Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(72, 75, 49) — 28.2% red, 29.4% green, 19.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 1 / 0 / 10 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#484B31 presents itself as a softly toned sunny yellow — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Pine Needle (#454D32). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Waiouru (#4C4E31) and Camouflage (#4F4D32).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(72, 75, 49)), which gives #484B31 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #484B31: 9.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #484B31 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#484B31 color variations

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

#484B31 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 #484B31

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

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

Camouflage color link
Camouflage

#4F4D32

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Rikan Brown color link
Rikan Brown

#534A32

Punga color link
Punga

#534931

Clover color link
Clover

#47562F

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Suburban color link
Suburban

#48402C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#484B31
  • RGB72, 75, 49
  • CMYK1, 0, 10, 71
  • CSSrgb(72, 75, 49)
  • HSL67°, 21%, 24%
  • HSL Precise66.923°, 20.968%, 24.314%
  • HSV67°, 35%, 29%
  • HSB67°, 35%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.294, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.294, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.294, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID484B31
  • DECIMAL ID4737841
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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