Information about #4D5079 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4D5079 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(77, 80, 121) — 30.2% red, 31.4% green, 47.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 17 / 16 / 0 / 53. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4D5079 is a calm, restrained blue that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Hendrix (#4C567C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Purple Navy (#4E5180) and Enigma (#515072).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(77, 80, 121)), which gives #4D5079 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4D5079 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. #4D5079 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4D5079 color variations

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#4D5079 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 #4D5079

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

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Night Moves color link
Night Moves

#454C73

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Quayside color link
Quayside

#424F71

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

Magik color link
Magik

#3E4C7A

#4D5079 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4D5079
  • RGB77, 80, 121
  • CMYK17, 16, 0, 53
  • CSSrgb(77, 80, 121)
  • HSL236°, 22%, 39%
  • HSL Precise235.909°, 22.222%, 38.824%
  • HSV236°, 36%, 47%
  • HSB236°, 36%, 47%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • GLSLvec3(0.302, 0.314, 0.475)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.302, 0.314, 0.475, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.302, 0.314, 0.475)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4D5079
  • DECIMAL ID5066873
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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