Information about Compass color

#4B5761 - Compass color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4B5761, known as "Compass", is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(75, 87, 97) (29.4% red, 34.1% green, 38% blue), or CMYK 9 / 4 / 0 / 62 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #4B5761 reads as a gently muted azure and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Fiord (#4B5A62). Nearby in the Register you will also find Haast Shale (#515664) and San Juan (#445761).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(75, 87, 97)), which gives #4B5761 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4B5761 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:62), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. The name "Compass" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Compass color variations

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

Compass color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Compass

#4B5761
#687988

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#8C9BA7

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#B2BCC4

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#D8DDE1

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White

#FFFFFF

Compass color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Compass

#4B5761
#3C464E

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#2D343A

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#1E2327

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#0F1113

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Black

#000000

Compass color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Compass

#4B5761
#545F68

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#5E676F

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#696F74

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#74777A

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Grey

#808080

Compass color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#5A4B61

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#514B61

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#4B4E61

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Compass

#4B5761
#4B6061

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#4B615A

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#4B6151

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Compass 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
#4B5761
Compass

#4B5761

#62564B
#62564B

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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
#4B5761
Compass

#4B5761

#62614B
#62614B

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#624B4D
#624B4D

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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
#4B4D62
#4B4D62

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#4B5761
Compass

#4B5761

#4B6261
#4B6261

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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
#4B5761
Compass

#4B5761

#624B58
#624B58

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#58624B
#58624B

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#4B5761
Compass

#4B5761

#564B62
#564B62

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#62564B
#62564B

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#58624B
#58624B

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#4B5761
Compass

#4B5761

#614B62
#614B62

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#62564B
#62564B

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#4D624B
#4D624B

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Nearest named colors to Compass

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Fiord color link
Fiord

#4B5A62

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

San Juan color link
San Juan

#445761

Jimmy Dean color link
Jimmy Dean

#51535D

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

Balderdash color link
Balderdash

#465659

Half New Denim Blue color link
Half New Denim Blue

#535C64

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Rusty Storage color link
Rusty Storage

#455859

Vintage Indigo color link
Vintage Indigo

#4A556B

Snapshot color link
Snapshot

#505F67

Half Tuna color link
Half Tuna

#55585C

Compass color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#4B5761 - Compass color image Compass color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
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#4B5761 - Compass color image Compass color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B5761
  • RGB75, 87, 97
  • CMYK9, 4, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(75, 87, 97)
  • HSL207°, 13%, 34%
  • HSL Precise207.273°, 12.791%, 33.725%
  • HSV207°, 23%, 38%
  • HSB207°, 23%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.341
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.341, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.341, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.341, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4B5761
  • DECIMAL ID4937569
  • Name Length7
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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