Information about #4E4E62 color

#4E4E62 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4E4E62 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(78, 78, 98) (30.6% red, 30.6% green, 38.4% blue), or CMYK 8 / 8 / 0 / 62 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4E4E62 presents itself as a gently muted blue — one 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 almost identical to Jimmy Dean (#51535D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mulled Wine (#524D5B) and Haast Shale (#515664).

In RGB terms — rgb(78, 78, 98) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4E4E62 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:62), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4E4E62 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4E4E62 color variations

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#4E4E62 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 #4E4E62

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

Jimmy Dean color link
Jimmy Dean

#51535D

Mulled Wine color link
Mulled Wine

#524D5B

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Abbey color link
Abbey

#4C4F56

Aurora color link
Aurora

#5A4D60

Fiord color link
Fiord

#4B5A62

#4E4E62 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E4E62
  • RGB78, 78, 98
  • CMYK8, 8, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(78, 78, 98)
  • HSL240°, 11%, 35%
  • HSL Precise240°, 11.364%, 34.51%
  • HSV240°, 20%, 38%
  • HSB240°, 20%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.384
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.306, 0.384)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.306, 0.384, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.306, 0.384)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4E4E62
  • DECIMAL ID5131874
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01