#4B544C color
The hex color #4B544C is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.4% red, 32.9% green and 29.8% blue (75, 84, 76).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 6% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 67% black.
The closest named color is Ancient Pine (#444B43), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.86:1).
#4B544C color codes
| HEX | #4B544C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(75, 84, 76) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.4%, 32.9%, 29.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 6%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 11%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 10%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.72, -5.34, 3.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.72, 6.37, 147.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.376, 8.358, 8.061) | |
| Decimal | 4936780 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4B544C, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #4B544C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4B544C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #4B544C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#54524cProtanopia
no red cones#53514cDeuteranopia
no green cones#4a5452Tritanopia
no blue cones#525252Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4b544c; }
.text { color: #4b544c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4b544c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(75 84 76 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4b544c, #4b5451); }
Similar colors
#444b43Ancient Pine#555d50Ebony#424c4aUrban Chic#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#495252Dark as Night#455454All Nighter#555b59Crucible#3c463eDeep Forest
Questions
- What color is #4B544C?
- #4B544C is a gray, closest to the named color Ancient Pine. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4B544C?
- The RGB value is 75, 84, 76: 75 red, 84 green and 76 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4B544C?
- The complementary color is #544B53, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4B544C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.67:1 and white text 7.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.