Information about #4B4E5F color

#4B4E5F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4B4E5F is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(75, 78, 95) (29.4% red, 30.6% green, 37.3% blue), or CMYK 8 / 7 / 0 / 63 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #4B4E5F reads as a calm, restrained blue and sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Jimmy Dean (#51535D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mulled Wine (#524D5B) and Abbey (#4C4F56).

In RGB terms — rgb(75, 78, 95) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4B4E5F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4B4E5F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4B4E5F color variations

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#4B4E5F 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 #4B4E5F

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

Jimmy Dean color link
Jimmy Dean

#51535D

Mulled Wine color link
Mulled Wine

#524D5B

Abbey color link
Abbey

#4C4F56

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

Trout color link
Trout

#4C5356

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Balderdash color link
Balderdash

#465659

San Juan color link
San Juan

#445761

#4B4E5F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B4E5F
  • RGB75, 78, 95
  • CMYK8, 7, 0, 63
  • CSSrgb(75, 78, 95)
  • HSL231°, 12%, 33%
  • HSL Precise231°, 11.765%, 33.333%
  • HSV231°, 21%, 37%
  • HSB231°, 21%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.306, 0.373)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.306, 0.373, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.306, 0.373)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB37.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4B4E5F
  • DECIMAL ID4935263
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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