Information about #4E3B4E color

#4E3B4E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4E3B4E belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(78, 59, 78) — 30.6% red, 23.1% green, 30.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 7 / 0 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4E3B4E is a gently muted magenta 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 a hair away from Bossanova (#4C3D4E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Purple Taupe (#50404D) and Mortar (#504351).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 59, 78)), which gives #4E3B4E its character. If you plan to put text on a #4E3B4E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4E3B4E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4E3B4E color variations

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#4E3B4E 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 #4E3B4E

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

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Mortar color link
Mortar

#504351

Warlord color link
Warlord

#45404F

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Voodoo color link
Voodoo

#533455

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Velocity color link
Velocity

#4B4042

#4E3B4E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E3B4E
  • RGB78, 59, 78
  • CMYK0, 7, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 59, 78)
  • HSL300°, 14%, 27%
  • HSL Precise300°, 13.869%, 26.863%
  • HSV300°, 24%, 31%
  • HSB300°, 24%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.231, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.231, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.231, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4E3B4E
  • DECIMAL ID5126990
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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