Information about #4D4D3C color

#4D4D3C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4D4D3C belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(77, 77, 60) — 30.2% red, 30.2% green, 23.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 0 / 7 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4D4D3C reads as a calm, restrained golden yellow and 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 almost identical to Sooty Willow Bamboo (#4D4B3A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Kelp (#4D503C) and Modular Green (#4C4E3F).

The recipe behind #4D4D3C is rgb(77, 77, 60), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #4D4D3C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4D4D3C color variations

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#4D4D3C 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 #4D4D3C

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

Kelp color link
Kelp

#4D503C

Panda color link
Panda

#544F3A

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Rambler color link
Rambler

#53473D

Dull Blue color link
Dull Blue

#4F4944

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Lunar Green color link
Lunar Green

#4E5541

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4D4D3C
  • RGB77, 77, 60
  • CMYK0, 0, 7, 70
  • CSSrgb(77, 77, 60)
  • HSL60°, 12%, 27%
  • HSL Precise60°, 12.409%, 26.863%
  • HSV60°, 22%, 30%
  • HSB60°, 22%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • GLSLvec3(0.302, 0.302, 0.235)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.302, 0.302, 0.235, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.302, 0.302, 0.235)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.5%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4D4D3C
  • DECIMAL ID5066044
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01