Information about #4E606E color

#4E606E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4E606E belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(78, 96, 110) — 30.6% red, 37.6% green, 43.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 5 / 0 / 57. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4E606E is a softly toned steel-blue azure that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Opposite Flower (#4D646C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Deep Space Sparkle (#4A646C) and Black Coral (#54626F).

In RGB terms — rgb(78, 96, 110) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4E606E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #4E606E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4E606E color variations

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#4E606E 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 #4E606E

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

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Stormcloud color link
Stormcloud

#4F666A

Snapshot color link
Snapshot

#505F67

Tax Break color link
Tax Break

#496569

Smalt Blue color link
Smalt Blue

#496267

Streetwise color link
Streetwise

#4F6971

Cadet color link
Cadet

#536872

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E606E
  • RGB78, 96, 110
  • CMYK13, 5, 0, 57
  • CSSrgb(78, 96, 110)
  • HSL206°, 17%, 37%
  • HSL Precise206.25°, 17.021%, 36.863%
  • HSV206°, 29%, 43%
  • HSB206°, 29%, 43%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.376
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.376, 0.431)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.376, 0.431, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.376, 0.431)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4E606E
  • DECIMAL ID5136494
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01