Information about #4A491B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4A491B is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(74, 73, 27) — 29% red, 28.6% green, 10.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 0 / 18 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4A491B presents itself as a confidently colored yellow — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Lucy Green (#4B531E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Army Green (#4B5320) and Madras (#473E23).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(74, 73, 27)), which gives #4A491B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #4A491B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4A491B color variations

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

#4A491B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#BEBC4B

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#D3D287

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White

#FFFFFF

#4A491B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#4A491B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#5B5A29

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#68673A

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#73724E

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Grey

#808080

#4A491B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#254A1B

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#4A231B

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#4A1B25

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#4A491B 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
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#1B1C4B
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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
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#321B4B
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#1B344B
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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
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#4B321B
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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
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#1B4B4A
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#4A1B4B
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#1C4B1B
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#1B1C4B
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#4A1B4B
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#1B4B32
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#1B1C4B
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#4B1B34
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Nearest named colors to #4A491B

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

Lucy Green color link
Lucy Green

#4B531E

Army Green color link
Army Green

#4B5320

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Codium Fragile Seaweed color link
Codium Fragile Seaweed

#524B2A

Bronze Olive color link
Bronze Olive

#584C25

Xander color link
Xander

#44500C

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Reets505 color link
Reets505

#505428

#4A491B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A491B
  • RGB74, 73, 27
  • CMYK0, 0, 18, 71
  • CSSrgb(74, 73, 27)
  • HSL59°, 47%, 20%
  • HSL Precise58.723°, 46.535%, 19.804%
  • HSV59°, 64%, 29%
  • HSB59°, 64%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.290, 0.286, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.290, 0.286, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.290, 0.286, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4A491B
  • DECIMAL ID4868379
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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