Information about #4C4249 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C4249 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 66, 73) (29.8% red, 25.9% green, 28.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 1 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4C4249 reads as a softly muted balanced grey tone and holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Moody Lavender (#504349). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Thriller (#4B464B) and Black Cow (#4C4646).

In RGB terms — rgb(76, 66, 73) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4C4249 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #4C4249 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4C4249 color variations

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#4C4249 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 #4C4249

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

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Transformer color link
Transformer

#4F484B

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Velocity color link
Velocity

#4B4042

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Emperor color link
Emperor

#50494A

Mortar color link
Mortar

#504351

#4C4249 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C4249
  • RGB76, 66, 73
  • CMYK0, 4, 1, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 66, 73)
  • HSL318°, 7%, 28%
  • HSL Precise318°, 7.042%, 27.843%
  • HSV318°, 13%, 30%
  • HSB318°, 13%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.259, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.259, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.259, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4C4249
  • DECIMAL ID4997705
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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