Information about #4C4C31 color

#4C4C31 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C4C31 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 76, 49) (29.8% red, 29.8% green, 19.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 11 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #4C4C31 reads as a calm, restrained golden yellow and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Waiouru (#4C4E31). Nearby in the Register you will also find Camouflage (#4F4D32) and Pine Needle (#454D32).

In RGB terms — rgb(76, 76, 49) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 8.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4C4C31 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4C4C31 color variations

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#4C4C31 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 #4C4C31

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

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

Camouflage color link
Camouflage

#4F4D32

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Rikan Brown color link
Rikan Brown

#534A32

Punga color link
Punga

#534931

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Clover color link
Clover

#47562F

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Kelp color link
Kelp

#4D503C

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C4C31
  • RGB76, 76, 49
  • CMYK0, 0, 11, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 76, 49)
  • HSL60°, 22%, 25%
  • HSL Precise60°, 21.6%, 24.51%
  • HSV60°, 36%, 30%
  • HSB60°, 36%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.298, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.298, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.298, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4C4C31
  • DECIMAL ID5000241
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01