Information about #4E4D2E color

#4E4D2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4E4D2E is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(78, 77, 46) (30.6% red, 30.2% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 13 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4E4D2E is a softly balanced golden yellow that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Waiouru (#4C4E31). Nearby in the Register you will also find Camouflage (#4F4D32) and Codium Fragile Seaweed (#524B2A).

The recipe behind #4E4D2E is rgb(78, 77, 46), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 8.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 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 #4E4D2E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4E4D2E color variations

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#4E4D2E 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 #4E4D2E

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

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

Camouflage color link
Camouflage

#4F4D32

Punga color link
Punga

#534931

Rikan Brown color link
Rikan Brown

#534A32

Reets505 color link
Reets505

#505428

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Clover color link
Clover

#47562F

Deep Bronze color link
Deep Bronze

#51412D

Dark Amber color link
Dark Amber

#594D27

Bronze Olive color link
Bronze Olive

#584C25

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E4D2E
  • RGB78, 77, 46
  • CMYK0, 0, 13, 69
  • CSSrgb(78, 77, 46)
  • HSL58°, 26%, 24%
  • HSL Precise58.125°, 25.806%, 24.314%
  • HSV58°, 41%, 31%
  • HSB58°, 41%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.302, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.302, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.302, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4E4D2E
  • DECIMAL ID5131566
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01