Information about #4F404E color

#4F404E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4F404E is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(79, 64, 78) (31% red, 25.1% green, 30.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 0 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4F404E reads as a calm, restrained magenta and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Purple Taupe (#50404D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bossanova (#4C3D4E) and Mortar (#504351).

In RGB terms — rgb(79, 64, 78) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4F404E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4F404E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4F404E color variations

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#4F404E 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 #4F404E

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

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Mortar color link
Mortar

#504351

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Quartz color link
Quartz

#51484F

Transformer color link
Transformer

#4F484B

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Emperor color link
Emperor

#50494A

Warlord color link
Warlord

#45404F

#4F404E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F404E
  • RGB79, 64, 78
  • CMYK0, 6, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(79, 64, 78)
  • HSL304°, 10%, 28%
  • HSL Precise304°, 10.49%, 28.039%
  • HSV304°, 19%, 31%
  • HSB304°, 19%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.310, 0.251, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.310, 0.251, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.310, 0.251, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4F404E
  • DECIMAL ID5193806
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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