Information about #485261 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #485261 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(72, 82, 97) — 28.2% red, 32.2% green, 38% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 10 / 6 / 0 / 62. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #485261 reads as a softly toned sky-leaning azure and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Compass (#4B5761). Its next-closest registered neighbors are San Juan (#445761) and Fiord (#4B5A62).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(72, 82, 97)), which gives #485261 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #485261: 7.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:62), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #485261 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#485261 color variations

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#485261 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 #485261

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

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Jetsetter color link
Jetsetter

#40505A

#485261 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#485261
  • RGB72, 82, 97
  • CMYK10, 6, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(72, 82, 97)
  • HSL216°, 15%, 33%
  • HSL Precise216°, 14.793%, 33.137%
  • HSV216°, 26%, 38%
  • HSB216°, 26%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.322, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.322, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.322, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID485261
  • DECIMAL ID4739681
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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