Information about #4C9DBD color

#4C9DBD color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C9DBD is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 157, 189) (29.8% red, 61.6% green, 74.1% blue), or CMYK 44 / 13 / 0 / 26 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4C9DBD is a pleasantly vivid azure 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 just a few steps away from Hemisphere (#4E93BA). Nearby in the Register you will also find Toto (#519DAF) and Aquarius (#43A8C5).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(76, 157, 189)), which gives #4C9DBD its character. If you plan to put text on a #4C9DBD background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4C9DBD is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4C9DBD color variations

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#4C9DBD 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 #4C9DBD

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

Hemisphere color link
Hemisphere

#4E93BA

Toto color link
Toto

#519DAF

Aquarius color link
Aquarius

#43A8C5

Monge Blue color link
Monge Blue

#4D8DB2

Shakespeare color link
Shakespeare

#609AB8

Maximum Blue color link
Maximum Blue

#47ABCC

Such Fun color link
Such Fun

#489EA8

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Silk Blue color link
Silk Blue

#488AC7

Subzero color link
Subzero

#5B8DBD

#4C9DBD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C9DBD
  • RGB76, 157, 189
  • CMYK44, 13, 0, 26
  • CSSrgb(76, 157, 189)
  • HSL197°, 46%, 52%
  • HSL Precise196.991°, 46.122%, 51.961%
  • HSV197°, 60%, 74%
  • HSB197°, 60%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.741
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.616, 0.741)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.616, 0.741, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.616, 0.741)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB74.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID4C9DBD
  • DECIMAL ID5021117
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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