Information about #4D434B color

#4D434B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4D434B belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(77, 67, 75) — 30.2% red, 26.3% green, 29.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 4 / 1 / 70. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #4D434B reads as a softly muted neutral grey and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Thriller (#4B464B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Moody Lavender (#504349) and Purple Taupe (#50404D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(77, 67, 75)), which gives #4D434B its character. If you plan to put text on a #4D434B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4D434B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4D434B color variations

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#4D434B 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 #4D434B

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

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Transformer color link
Transformer

#4F484B

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Mortar color link
Mortar

#504351

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Emperor color link
Emperor

#50494A

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Quartz color link
Quartz

#51484F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4D434B
  • RGB77, 67, 75
  • CMYK0, 4, 1, 70
  • CSSrgb(77, 67, 75)
  • HSL312°, 7%, 28%
  • HSL Precise312°, 6.944%, 28.235%
  • HSV312°, 13%, 30%
  • HSB312°, 13%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.263
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • GLSLvec3(0.302, 0.263, 0.294)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.302, 0.263, 0.294, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.302, 0.263, 0.294)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB26.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.4%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4D434B
  • DECIMAL ID5063499
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01