Information about #4B4D2F color

#4B4D2F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#4B4D2F falls into the Yellow Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(75, 77, 47) — 29.4% red, 30.2% green, 18.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 1 / 0 / 12 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4B4D2F presents itself as a softly toned golden yellow — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Waiouru (#4C4E31). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Camouflage (#4F4D32) and Pine Needle (#454D32).

The recipe behind #4B4D2F is rgb(75, 77, 47), with green as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4B4D2F: 8.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4B4D2F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4B4D2F color variations

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

#4B4D2F 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 #4B4D2F

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

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

Camouflage color link
Camouflage

#4F4D32

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Rikan Brown color link
Rikan Brown

#534A32

Punga color link
Punga

#534931

Clover color link
Clover

#47562F

Reets505 color link
Reets505

#505428

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Kelp color link
Kelp

#4D503C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B4D2F
  • RGB75, 77, 47
  • CMYK1, 0, 12, 70
  • CSSrgb(75, 77, 47)
  • HSL64°, 24%, 24%
  • HSL Precise64°, 24.194%, 24.314%
  • HSV64°, 39%, 30%
  • HSB64°, 39%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.302, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.302, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.302, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4B4D2F
  • DECIMAL ID4934959
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01