Information about #4B5B7C color

#4B5B7C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4B5B7C is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(75, 91, 124) — 29.4% red, 35.7% green, 48.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 19 / 13 / 0 / 51. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4B5B7C presents itself as a calm, restrained azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Hendrix (#4C567C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Chambray (#475877) and Rustic Blue (#525D80).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(75, 91, 124)), which gives #4B5B7C its character. If you plan to put text on a #4B5B7C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4B5B7C color variations

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#4B5B7C 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 #4B5B7C

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

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Blue Ashes color link
Blue Ashes

#3B5F78

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B5B7C
  • RGB75, 91, 124
  • CMYK19, 13, 0, 51
  • CSSrgb(75, 91, 124)
  • HSL220°, 25%, 39%
  • HSL Precise220.408°, 24.623%, 39.02%
  • HSV220°, 40%, 49%
  • HSB220°, 40%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.357, 0.486)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.357, 0.486, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.357, 0.486)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4B5B7C
  • DECIMAL ID4938620
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01