Information about #4C5461 color

#4C5461 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C5461 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 84, 97) (29.8% red, 32.9% green, 38% blue), or CMYK 8 / 5 / 0 / 62 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C5461 presents itself as a softly toned sky-leaning azure — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Compass (#4B5761). Slightly further away sit Fiord (#4B5A62) and Haast Shale (#515664).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(76, 84, 97)), which gives #4C5461 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4C5461: 7.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:62), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4C5461 color variations

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#4C5461 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 #4C5461

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

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

Fiord color link
Fiord

#4B5A62

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Jimmy Dean color link
Jimmy Dean

#51535D

San Juan color link
San Juan

#445761

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Balderdash color link
Balderdash

#465659

Mulled Wine color link
Mulled Wine

#524D5B

Trout color link
Trout

#4C5356

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C5461
  • RGB76, 84, 97
  • CMYK8, 5, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(76, 84, 97)
  • HSL217°, 12%, 34%
  • HSL Precise217.143°, 12.139%, 33.922%
  • HSV217°, 22%, 38%
  • HSB217°, 22%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.329
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.329, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.329, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.329, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4C5461
  • DECIMAL ID5002337
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01