Information about #4C4E8E color

#4C4E8E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C4E8E is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 78, 142) (29.8% red, 30.6% green, 55.7% blue), or CMYK 26 / 25 / 0 / 44 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4C4E8E is a mildly saturated blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Twilight (#4E518B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Victoria (#534491) and Dusk (#4E5481).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(76, 78, 142)), which gives #4C4E8E its character. If you plan to put text on a #4C4E8E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4C4E8E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4C4E8E color variations

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#4C4E8E 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 #4C4E8E

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

Victoria color link
Victoria

#534491

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Gigas color link
Gigas

#564786

Governor Bay color link
Governor Bay

#51559B

Blueberry color link
Blueberry

#464196

Blue Gem color link
Blue Gem

#4B3C8E

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Fascinator color link
Fascinator

#4F4081

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

#4C4E8E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C4E8E
  • RGB76, 78, 142
  • CMYK26, 25, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(76, 78, 142)
  • HSL238°, 30%, 43%
  • HSL Precise238.182°, 30.275%, 42.745%
  • HSV238°, 46%, 56%
  • HSB238°, 46%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.306, 0.557)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.306, 0.557, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.306, 0.557)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID4C4E8E
  • DECIMAL ID5000846
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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