Information about #484B3A color

#484B3A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #484B3A is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(72, 75, 58) (28.2% red, 29.4% green, 22.7% blue), or CMYK 1 / 0 / 7 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#484B3A is a calm, restrained golden yellow 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 Rifle Green (#444C38). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sooty Willow Bamboo (#4D4B3A) and Heavy Metal (#46473E).

The recipe behind #484B3A is rgb(72, 75, 58), with green as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #484B3A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), 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.

#484B3A color variations

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#484B3A 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 #484B3A

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

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Trainspotter color link
Trainspotter

#44493F

Kelp color link
Kelp

#4D503C

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Earth Black color link
Earth Black

#49433B

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

#484B3A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#484B3A
  • RGB72, 75, 58
  • CMYK1, 0, 7, 71
  • CSSrgb(72, 75, 58)
  • HSL71°, 13%, 26%
  • HSL Precise70.588°, 12.782%, 26.078%
  • HSV71°, 23%, 29%
  • HSB71°, 23%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.294, 0.227)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.294, 0.227, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.294, 0.227)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID484B3A
  • DECIMAL ID4737850
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01