Information about #4A4621 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4A4621 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(74, 70, 33) (29% red, 27.5% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 16 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4A4621 reads as a softly balanced yellow and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Madras (#473E23). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rimutaka (#4B3C23) and Onion (#48412B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(74, 70, 33)), which gives #4A4621 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4A4621 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4A4621 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4A4621 color variations

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#4A4621 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 #4A4621

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

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Woodrush color link
Woodrush

#45402B

Suburban color link
Suburban

#48402C

Army Green color link
Army Green

#4B5320

Lucy Green color link
Lucy Green

#4B531E

Deep Bronze color link
Deep Bronze

#51412D

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

#4A4621 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A4621
  • RGB74, 70, 33
  • CMYK0, 2, 16, 71
  • CSSrgb(74, 70, 33)
  • HSL54°, 38%, 21%
  • HSL Precise54.146°, 38.318%, 20.98%
  • HSV54°, 55%, 29%
  • HSB54°, 55%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.290, 0.275, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.290, 0.275, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.290, 0.275, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4A4621
  • DECIMAL ID4867617
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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