Information about #504D45 color

#504D45 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #504D45 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 77, 69) (31.4% red, 30.2% green, 27.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 4 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#504D45 presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Touchstone (#524F46). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Merlin (#4F4E48) and Dull Blue (#4F4944).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 77, 69)), which gives #504D45 its character. If you plan to put text on a #504D45 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #504D45 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#504D45 color variations

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

#504D45 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 #504D45

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

Touchstone color link
Touchstone

#524F46

Merlin color link
Merlin

#4F4E48

Dull Blue color link
Dull Blue

#4F4944

Rampart color link
Rampart

#4F4E4A

Winchester color link
Winchester

#514E4A

Dune color link
Dune

#514F4A

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Mondo color link
Mondo

#554D42

Gravel color link
Gravel

#4A4B46

Cliffhanger color link
Cliffhanger

#4A4F46

Emperor color link
Emperor

#50494A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#504D45
  • RGB80, 77, 69
  • CMYK0, 1, 4, 69
  • CSSrgb(80, 77, 69)
  • HSL44°, 7%, 29%
  • HSL Precise43.636°, 7.383%, 29.216%
  • HSV44°, 14%, 31%
  • HSB44°, 14%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.302, 0.271)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.302, 0.271, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.302, 0.271)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID504D45
  • DECIMAL ID5262661
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01