Information about #4D483C color

#4D483C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4D483C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(77, 72, 60) — 30.2% red, 28.2% green, 23.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 2 / 7 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly toned warm orange, #4D483C holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Nest Egg (#4D453A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sooty Willow Bamboo (#4D4B3A) and Double Oilskin (#50453A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(77, 72, 60)), which gives #4D483C its character. If you plan to put text on a #4D483C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4D483C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4D483C color variations

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#4D483C 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 #4D483C

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

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Rambler color link
Rambler

#53473D

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Earth Black color link
Earth Black

#49433B

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Kelp color link
Kelp

#4D503C

Tomahawk color link
Tomahawk

#524340

Dull Blue color link
Dull Blue

#4F4944

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4D483C
  • RGB77, 72, 60
  • CMYK0, 2, 7, 70
  • CSSrgb(77, 72, 60)
  • HSL42°, 12%, 27%
  • HSL Precise42.353°, 12.409%, 26.863%
  • HSV42°, 22%, 30%
  • HSB42°, 22%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • GLSLvec3(0.302, 0.282, 0.235)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.302, 0.282, 0.235, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.302, 0.282, 0.235)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4D483C
  • DECIMAL ID5064764
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01