Information about #4D4842 color

#4D4842 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4D4842 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(77, 72, 66) (30.2% red, 28.2% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 4 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4D4842 is a muted, almost neutral grey that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Relic (#4B4842). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dull Blue (#4F4944) and Deep Space (#4C4945).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(77, 72, 66)), which gives #4D4842 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4D4842 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (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. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4D4842 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4D4842 color variations

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#4D4842 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 #4D4842

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

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Dull Blue color link
Dull Blue

#4F4944

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Gravel color link
Gravel

#4A4B46

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Felix color link
Felix

#534541

Tomahawk color link
Tomahawk

#524340

Rambler color link
Rambler

#53473D

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

#4D4842 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4D4842
  • RGB77, 72, 66
  • CMYK0, 2, 4, 70
  • CSSrgb(77, 72, 66)
  • HSL33°, 8%, 28%
  • HSL Precise32.727°, 7.692%, 28.039%
  • HSV33°, 14%, 30%
  • HSB33°, 14%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.302, 0.282, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.302, 0.282, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.302, 0.282, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4D4842
  • DECIMAL ID5064770
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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