#4C6463 color
The hex color #4C6463 is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 39.2% green and 38.8% blue (76, 100, 99).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 14% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 61% black.
The closest named color is Woodland Night (#475C5D), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.34:1).
#4C6463 color codes
| HEX | #4C6463 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 100, 99) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 39.2%, 38.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 14%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 24%, 39%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 1%, 61%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.49, -9.14, -2.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.49, 9.44, 194.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.789, 11.551, 13.516) | |
| Decimal | 5006435 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C6463, 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 #4C6463 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.34:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4C6463 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.34:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.31:1 | 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 #4C6463 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#616263Protanopia
no red cones#5c5e63Deuteranopia
no green cones#446564Tritanopia
no blue cones#5f5f5fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c6463; }
.text { color: #4c6463; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c6463; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 100 99 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c6463, #4c5964); }
Similar colors
#475c5dWoodland Night#405e5cRosemary#4a5d5fStill Waters Run Deep#556962Dark Forest#39636aMediterranea#345c61Arctic Nights#5f6d6eWrapped in Twilight#455454All Nighter
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #4C6463?
- #4C6463 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 #4C6463?
- The RGB value is 76, 100, 99: 76 red, 100 green and 99 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C6463?
- The complementary color is #644C4D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C6463?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.31:1 and white text 6.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.