Information about #4E4941 color

#4E4941 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4E4941 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(78, 73, 65) (30.6% red, 28.6% green, 25.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 5 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4E4941 presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Dull Blue (#4F4944). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Relic (#4B4842) and Deep Space (#4C4945).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(78, 73, 65)), which gives #4E4941 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4E4941 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4E4941 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4E4941 color variations

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#4E4941 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 #4E4941

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

Dull Blue color link
Dull Blue

#4F4944

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Felix color link
Felix

#534541

Gravel color link
Gravel

#4A4B46

Rambler color link
Rambler

#53473D

Tomahawk color link
Tomahawk

#524340

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

#4E4941 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E4941
  • RGB78, 73, 65
  • CMYK0, 2, 5, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 73, 65)
  • HSL37°, 9%, 28%
  • HSL Precise36.923°, 9.091%, 28.039%
  • HSV37°, 17%, 31%
  • HSB37°, 17%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.255
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.286, 0.255)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.286, 0.255, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.286, 0.255)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4E4941
  • DECIMAL ID5130561
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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