Information about #4E4A4C color

#4E4A4C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4E4A4C is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(78, 74, 76) (30.6% red, 29% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 1 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #4E4A4C reads as a quiet, subdued balanced grey tone and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Shadowy Lavender (#4E4A4E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gray Wolf (#504A4B) and Transformer (#4F484B).

The recipe behind #4E4A4C is rgb(78, 74, 76), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #4E4A4C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (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. #4E4A4C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4E4A4C color variations

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#4E4A4C 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 #4E4A4C

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

Gray Wolf color link
Gray Wolf

#504A4B

Transformer color link
Transformer

#4F484B

Emperor color link
Emperor

#50494A

Thunder color link
Thunder

#4D4D4B

Matterhorn color link
Matterhorn

#524B4B

Rampart color link
Rampart

#4F4E4A

Cathedral color link
Cathedral

#4B4D4A

Quartz color link
Quartz

#51484F

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

#4E4A4C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E4A4C
  • RGB78, 74, 76
  • CMYK0, 2, 1, 69
  • HSL330°, 3%, 30%
  • HSL Precise330°, 2.632%, 29.804%
  • HSV330°, 5%, 31%
  • HSB330°, 5%, 31%
  • HEX ID4E4A4C
  • DECIMAL ID5130828
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
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