Information about #485161 color

#485161 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #485161 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(72, 81, 97) — 28.2% red, 31.8% green, 38% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 10 / 6 / 0 / 62. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#485161 is a softly toned sky-leaning azure 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 a hair away from Compass (#4B5761). Its next-closest registered neighbors are San Juan (#445761) and Fiord (#4B5A62).

The recipe behind #485161 is rgb(72, 81, 97), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #485161 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:62), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #485161 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#485161 color variations

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

#485161 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 #485161

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

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

San Juan color link
San Juan

#445761

Fiord color link
Fiord

#4B5A62

Balderdash color link
Balderdash

#465659

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

Jimmy Dean color link
Jimmy Dean

#51535D

Jetsetter color link
Jetsetter

#40505A

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#485161
  • RGB72, 81, 97
  • CMYK10, 6, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(72, 81, 97)
  • HSL218°, 15%, 33%
  • HSL Precise218.4°, 14.793%, 33.137%
  • HSV218°, 26%, 38%
  • HSB218°, 26%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.318, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.318, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.318, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID485161
  • DECIMAL ID4739425
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01