#4D4D67 color
The hex color #4D4D67 is a dark, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 30.2% green and 40.4% blue (77, 77, 103).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 14% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 60% black.
The closest named color is Intergalactic (#4D516C), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.16:1).
#4D4D67 color codes
| HEX | #4D4D67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 77, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 30.2%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 14%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 25%, 40%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 25%, 0%, 60%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.7, 6.37, -15.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.7, 16.35, 292.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.162, 7.865, 13.917) | |
| Decimal | 5066087 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D4D67, 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 #4D4D67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4D4D67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | 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 #4D4D67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#465068Protanopia
no red cones#454e66Deuteranopia
no green cones#475156Tritanopia
no blue cones#4f4f4fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d4d67; }
.text { color: #4d4d67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d4d67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 77 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d4d67, #5a4d67); }
Similar colors
#4d516cIntergalactic#555570Majestic Magic#565266Freefall#3e4364Genie#4f566cHeavy Violet#525463Black Orchid#4c567aDeep Indigo#3b476bStarlit Night
Closest common color name: Charcoal.
Questions
- What color is #4D4D67?
- #4D4D67 is a dark, grayish blue, closest to the named color Intergalactic. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4D4D67?
- The RGB value is 77, 77, 103: 77 red, 77 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D4D67?
- The complementary color is #67674D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D4D67?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 and white text 8.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.