Information about #4C4A3A color

#4C4A3A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C4A3A is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 74, 58) (29.8% red, 29% green, 22.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 7 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4C4A3A is a softly toned golden yellow that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Sooty Willow Bamboo (#4D4B3A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Nest Egg (#4D453A) and Modular Green (#4C4E3F).

In RGB terms — rgb(76, 74, 58) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4C4A3A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #4C4A3A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4C4A3A color variations

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#4C4A3A 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 #4C4A3A

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

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Kelp color link
Kelp

#4D503C

Earth Black color link
Earth Black

#49433B

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Rambler color link
Rambler

#53473D

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C4A3A
  • RGB76, 74, 58
  • CMYK0, 1, 7, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 74, 58)
  • HSL53°, 13%, 26%
  • HSL Precise53.333°, 13.433%, 26.275%
  • HSV53°, 24%, 30%
  • HSB53°, 24%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.290, 0.227)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.290, 0.227, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.290, 0.227)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.7%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4C4A3A
  • DECIMAL ID4999738
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01