Information about #485C61 color

#485C61 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #485C61 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(72, 92, 97) (28.2% red, 36.1% green, 38% blue), or CMYK 10 / 2 / 0 / 62 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#485C61 presents itself as a calm, restrained cyan — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Fiord (#4B5A62). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Compass (#4B5761) and San Juan (#445761).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(72, 92, 97)), which gives #485C61 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #485C61: 7.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 3.0:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:62) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #485C61 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#485C61 color variations

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#485C61 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 #485C61

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

Fiord color link
Fiord

#4B5A62

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

San Juan color link
San Juan

#445761

Smalt Blue color link
Smalt Blue

#496267

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

Balderdash color link
Balderdash

#465659

Timekeeper color link
Timekeeper

#41595A

Snapshot color link
Snapshot

#505F67

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

#485C61 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#485C61
  • RGB72, 92, 97
  • CMYK10, 2, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(72, 92, 97)
  • HSL192°, 15%, 33%
  • HSL Precise192°, 14.793%, 33.137%
  • HSV192°, 26%, 38%
  • HSB192°, 26%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.361, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.361, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.361, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID485C61
  • DECIMAL ID4742241
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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