#4C5E5D color
The hex color #4C5E5D is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 36.9% green and 36.5% blue (76, 94, 93).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 11% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Woodland Night (#475C5D), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.85:1).
#4C5E5D color codes
| HEX | #4C5E5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 94, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 36.9%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 11%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 19%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 1%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(38.43, -7.07, -1.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(38.43, 7.28, 193.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.958, 10.332, 11.876) | |
| Decimal | 5004893 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C5E5D, 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 #4C5E5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.85:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4C5E5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.85:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #4C5E5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5c5c5dProtanopia
no red cones#58595dDeuteranopia
no green cones#475f5eTritanopia
no blue cones#5a5a5aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c5e5d; }
.text { color: #4c5e5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c5e5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 94 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c5e5d, #4c565e); }
Similar colors
#475c5dWoodland Night#4a5d5fStill Waters Run Deep#455454All Nighter#405e5cRosemary#566062Yacht Club#556962Dark Forest#555b59Crucible#495252Dark as Night
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #4C5E5D?
- #4C5E5D is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Woodland Night. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C5E5D?
- The RGB value is 76, 94, 93: 76 red, 94 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C5E5D?
- The complementary color is #5E4C4D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C5E5D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.07:1 and white text 6.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.