Information about #4B4645 color

#4B4645 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4B4645 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(75, 70, 69) — 29.4% red, 27.5% green, 27.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 2 / 2 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4B4645 is a softly muted neutral grey that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Black Cow (#4C4646). Slightly further away sit Deep Space (#4C4945) and Half Fuscous Grey (#494648).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(75, 70, 69)), which gives #4B4645 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4B4645: 9.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4B4645 color variations

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#4B4645 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 #4B4645

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

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Dull Blue color link
Dull Blue

#4F4944

Gravel color link
Gravel

#4A4B46

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Tuatara color link
Tuatara

#454642

Velocity color link
Velocity

#4B4042

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B4645
  • RGB75, 70, 69
  • CMYK0, 2, 2, 71
  • CSSrgb(75, 70, 69)
  • HSL10°, 4%, 28%
  • HSL Precise10°, 4.167%, 28.235%
  • HSV10°, 8%, 29%
  • HSB10°, 8%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.275, 0.271)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.275, 0.271, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.275, 0.271)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4B4645
  • DECIMAL ID4933189
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01