Information about #4B508B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4B508B is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(75, 80, 139) (29.4% red, 31.4% green, 54.5% blue), or CMYK 25 / 23 / 0 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4B508B reads as a moderately toned classic blue and feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Twilight (#4E518B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dusk (#4E5481) and Purple Navy (#4E5180).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(75, 80, 139)), which gives #4B508B its character. If you plan to put text on a #4B508B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. No one has named #4B508B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4B508B color variations

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#4B508B 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 #4B508B

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

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Gigas color link
Gigas

#564786

Victoria color link
Victoria

#534491

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Governor Bay color link
Governor Bay

#51559B

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Blueberry color link
Blueberry

#464196

Fascinator color link
Fascinator

#4F4081

#4B508B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B508B
  • RGB75, 80, 139
  • CMYK25, 23, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(75, 80, 139)
  • HSL235°, 30%, 42%
  • HSL Precise235.313°, 29.907%, 41.961%
  • HSV235°, 46%, 55%
  • HSB235°, 46%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.314, 0.545)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.314, 0.545, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.314, 0.545)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID4B508B
  • DECIMAL ID4935819
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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