#4D4E64 color
The hex color #4D4E64 is a dark, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 30.6% green and 39.2% blue (77, 78, 100).
Its hue angle is 237°, with 13% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 22% magenta, 0% yellow and 61% black.
The closest named color is Intergalactic (#4D516C), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.11:1).
#4D4E64 color codes
| HEX | #4D4E64 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 78, 100) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 30.6%, 39.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(237, 13%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(237, 23%, 39%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 22%, 0%, 61%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.87, 4.93, -12.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.87, 13.81, 290.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.085, 7.947, 13.162) | |
| Decimal | 5066340 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D4E64, 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 #4D4E64 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4D4E64 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.59:1 | 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 #4D4E64 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#485065Protanopia
no red cones#474f63Deuteranopia
no green cones#485255Tritanopia
no blue cones#505050Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d4e64; }
.text { color: #4d4e64; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d4e64; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 78 100 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d4e64, #574d64); }
Similar colors
#4d516cIntergalactic#565266Freefall#555570Majestic Magic#4f566cHeavy Violet#525463Black Orchid#545663Blackwater#484753Gun Powder#3e4364Genie
Closest common color name: Charcoal.
Questions
- What color is #4D4E64?
- #4D4E64 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 #4D4E64?
- The RGB value is 77, 78, 100: 77 red, 78 green and 100 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D4E64?
- The complementary color is #64634D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D4E64?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 and white text 8.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.