Information about #4C5661 color

#4C5661 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C5661 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 86, 97) (29.8% red, 33.7% green, 38% blue), or CMYK 8 / 4 / 0 / 62 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4C5661 reads as a calm, restrained azure and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Compass (#4B5761). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fiord (#4B5A62) and Haast Shale (#515664).

In RGB terms — rgb(76, 86, 97) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4C5661 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:62) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4C5661 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4C5661 color variations

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#4C5661 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 #4C5661

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

Half Tuna color link
Half Tuna

#55585C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C5661
  • RGB76, 86, 97
  • CMYK8, 4, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(76, 86, 97)
  • HSL211°, 12%, 34%
  • HSL Precise211.429°, 12.139%, 33.922%
  • HSV211°, 22%, 38%
  • HSB211°, 22%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.337
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.337, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.337, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.337, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4C5661
  • DECIMAL ID5002849
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01