Information about #49476B color

#49476B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #49476B belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 71, 107) (28.6% red, 27.8% green, 42% blue), or CMYK 13 / 14 / 0 / 58 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly toned classic blue, #49476B holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Corn Flower Blue (#42426F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Night Moves (#454C73) and Independence (#4C516D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(73, 71, 107)), which gives #49476B its character. If you plan to put text on a #49476B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. No one has named #49476B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#49476B color variations

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

#49476B 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 #49476B

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

Night Moves color link
Night Moves

#454C73

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Wave Rider color link
Wave Rider

#413F6E

Meteorite color link
Meteorite

#4A3B6A

Quayside color link
Quayside

#424F71

Adventure color link
Adventure

#414062

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#49476B
  • RGB73, 71, 107
  • CMYK13, 14, 0, 58
  • CSSrgb(73, 71, 107)
  • HSL243°, 20%, 35%
  • HSL Precise243.333°, 20.225%, 34.902%
  • HSV243°, 34%, 42%
  • HSB243°, 34%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.278, 0.420)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.278, 0.420, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.278, 0.420)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID49476B
  • DECIMAL ID4802411
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01