#4D6D71 color
The hex color #4D6D71 is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 42.7% green and 44.3% blue (77, 109, 113).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 19% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 32% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Rogue Waters (#4E7376), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.61:1).
#4D6D71 color codes
| HEX | #4D6D71 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 109, 113) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 42.7%, 44.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 19%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 32%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 4%, 0%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.81, -10.44, -5.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.81, 12.01, 209.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.509, 13.707, 17.659) | |
| Decimal | 5074289 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D6D71, 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 #4D6D71 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4D6D71 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.74:1 | 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 #4D6D71 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#686a71Protanopia
no red cones#626571Deuteranopia
no green cones#40706eTritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d6d71; }
.text { color: #4d6d71; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d6d71; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 109 113 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d6d71, #4d5b71); }
Similar colors
#4e7376Rogue Waters#4b7079Winter Storm#49747fHydro#39636aMediterranea#41767bOcean Slumber#407577Ming#5e7b7fNorth Atlantic#306a78Ocean’s Embrace
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #4D6D71?
- #4D6D71 is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Rogue Waters. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4D6D71?
- The RGB value is 77, 109, 113: 77 red, 109 green and 113 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D6D71?
- The complementary color is #71514D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D6D71?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.74:1 and white text 5.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.