#4C6B72 color
The hex color #4C6B72 is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 42% green and 44.7% blue (76, 107, 114).
Its hue angle is 191°, with 20% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 55% black.
The closest named color is Winter Storm (#4B7079), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.75:1).
#4C6B72 color codes
| HEX | #4C6B72 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 107, 114) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 42%, 44.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 20%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(191, 33%, 45%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 6%, 0%, 55%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.16, -9.34, -7.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.16, 11.99, 218.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.274, 13.266, 17.883) | |
| Decimal | 5008242 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C6B72, 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 #4C6B72 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.75:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4C6B72 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.75:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.65:1 | 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 #4C6B72 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#656972Protanopia
no red cones#5f6472Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f6e6dTritanopia
no blue cones#666666Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c6b72; }
.text { color: #4c6b72; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c6b72; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 107 114 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c6b72, #4c5872); }
Similar colors
#4b7079Winter Storm#49747fHydro#4e7376Rogue Waters#526771Silent Night#39636aMediterranea#306a78Ocean’s Embrace#33616aAfter the Storm#395d68Under the Sea
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #4C6B72?
- #4C6B72 is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Winter Storm. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C6B72?
- The RGB value is 76, 107, 114: 76 red, 107 green and 114 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C6B72?
- The complementary color is #72534C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C6B72?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.65:1 and white text 5.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.