Information about Outer Space color

#414A4C - Outer Space color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #414A4C, known as "Outer Space", is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(65, 74, 76) (25.5% red, 29% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 4 / 1 / 0 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #414A4C reads as a quiet, subdued grey and holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Metallic Gunmetal (#41474E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Mollusc (#43464B) and Tuna (#46494E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(65, 74, 76)), which gives #414A4C its character. If you plan to put text on a #414A4C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. The name "Outer Space" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Outer Space color variations

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

Outer Space 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 Outer Space

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

Mollusc color link
Mollusc

#43464B

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

Atomic color link
Atomic

#3D4B52

Canyon color link
Canyon

#434E46

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Skywater color link
Skywater

#404653

Hauraki color link
Hauraki

#3A4D49

Arsenic color link
Arsenic

#3B444B

Mako color link
Mako

#444954

Ox Gray color link
Ox Gray

#414E54

Outer Space color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#414A4C
  • RGB65, 74, 76
  • CMYK4, 1, 0, 70
  • CSSrgb(65, 74, 76)
  • HSL191°, 8%, 28%
  • HSL Precise190.909°, 7.801%, 27.647%
  • HSV191°, 14%, 30%
  • HSB191°, 14%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.255
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • GLSLvec3(0.255, 0.290, 0.298)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.255, 0.290, 0.298, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.255, 0.290, 0.298)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID414A4C
  • DECIMAL ID4278860
  • Name Length11
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