#4C5046 color
The hex color #4C5046 is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 31.4% green and 27.5% blue (76, 80, 70).
Its hue angle is 84°, with 7% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Ancient Pine (#444B43), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.26:1).
#4C5046 color codes
| HEX | #4C5046 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 80, 70) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 31.4%, 27.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(84, 7%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(84, 12%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 12%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.38, -3.74, 5.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.38, 6.52, 124.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.954, 7.716, 6.916) | |
| Decimal | 5001286 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C5046, 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 #4C5046 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4C5046 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | 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 #4C5046 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#514f45Protanopia
no red cones#514e46Deuteranopia
no green cones#4d4f4dTritanopia
no blue cones#4e4e4eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c5046; }
.text { color: #4c5046; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c5046; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 80 70 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c5046, #475046); }
Similar colors
#444b43Ancient Pine#46473eHeavy Metal#484a46Armadillo#4d503cKelp#4f4e4aSubterrain Kingdom#3c463eDeep Forest#555d50Ebony#424c4aUrban Chic
Questions
- What color is #4C5046?
- #4C5046 is a dark gray, closest to the named color Ancient Pine. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C5046?
- The RGB value is 76, 80, 70: 76 red, 80 green and 70 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C5046?
- The complementary color is #4A4650, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C5046?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.54:1 and white text 8.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.