Information about #4D4B22 color

#4D4B22 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4D4B22 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(77, 75, 34) (30.2% red, 29.4% green, 13.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 17 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4D4B22 is a mildly saturated yellow that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Army Green (#4B5320). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lucy Green (#4B531E) and Codium Fragile Seaweed (#524B2A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(77, 75, 34)), which gives #4D4B22 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4D4B22 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, #4D4B22 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4D4B22 color variations

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#4D4B22 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 #4D4B22

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

Army Green color link
Army Green

#4B5320

Lucy Green color link
Lucy Green

#4B531E

Reets505 color link
Reets505

#505428

Bronze Olive color link
Bronze Olive

#584C25

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Dark Amber color link
Dark Amber

#594D27

Dark Gamboge color link
Dark Gamboge

#594627

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4D4B22
  • RGB77, 75, 34
  • CMYK0, 1, 17, 70
  • CSSrgb(77, 75, 34)
  • HSL57°, 39%, 22%
  • HSL Precise57.209°, 38.739%, 21.765%
  • HSV57°, 56%, 30%
  • HSB57°, 56%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • GLSLvec3(0.302, 0.294, 0.133)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.302, 0.294, 0.133, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.302, 0.294, 0.133)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.3%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4D4B22
  • DECIMAL ID5065506
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01