Information about #4F5530 color

#4F5530 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4F5530 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(79, 85, 48) (31% red, 33.3% green, 18.8% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 15 / 67 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4F5530 presents itself as a moderately toned sunny yellow — one 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 almost identical to Waiouru (#4C4E31). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Clover (#47562F) and Soldier Green (#545A2C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(79, 85, 48)), which gives #4F5530 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4F5530 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4F5530 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4F5530 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#4F5530 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 #4F5530

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

Clover color link
Clover

#47562F

Reets505 color link
Reets505

#505428

Camouflage color link
Camouflage

#4F4D32

Rikan Brown color link
Rikan Brown

#534A32

Fern Frond color link
Fern Frond

#575E2E

Punga color link
Punga

#534931

Panda color link
Panda

#544F3A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4F5530
  • RGB79, 85, 48
  • CMYK2, 0, 15, 67
  • CSSrgb(79, 85, 48)
  • HSL70°, 28%, 26%
  • HSL Precise69.73°, 27.82%, 26.078%
  • HSV70°, 44%, 33%
  • HSB70°, 44%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • GLSLvec3(0.310, 0.333, 0.188)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.310, 0.333, 0.188, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.310, 0.333, 0.188)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.8%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4F5530
  • DECIMAL ID5199152
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01