Information about #4C538A color

#4C538A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C538A is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 83, 138) (29.8% red, 32.5% green, 54.1% blue), or CMYK 24 / 22 / 0 / 46 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C538A is a softly balanced blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Twilight (#4E518B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dusk (#4E5481) and Purple Navy (#4E5180).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(76, 83, 138)), which gives #4C538A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.9:1. No one has named #4C538A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4C538A color variations

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#4C538A 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 #4C538A

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

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Gigas color link
Gigas

#564786

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Governor Bay color link
Governor Bay

#51559B

Victoria color link
Victoria

#534491

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Fascinator color link
Fascinator

#4F4081

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C538A
  • RGB76, 83, 138
  • CMYK24, 22, 0, 46
  • CSSrgb(76, 83, 138)
  • HSL233°, 29%, 42%
  • HSL Precise233.226°, 28.972%, 41.961%
  • HSV233°, 45%, 54%
  • HSB233°, 45%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.325, 0.541)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.325, 0.541, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.325, 0.541)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.1%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID4C538A
  • DECIMAL ID5002122
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers12 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01