#4F4C43 color
The hex color #4F4C43 is a dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31% red, 29.8% green and 26.3% blue (79, 76, 67).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 8% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 15% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Whiskey and Wine (#49463F), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.58:1).
#4F4C43 color codes
| HEX | #4F4C43 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(79, 76, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31%, 29.8%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 8%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 15%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.34, -0.57, 5.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.34, 5.83, 95.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.822, 7.236, 6.347) | |
| Decimal | 5196867 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4F4C43, 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 #4F4C43 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4F4C43 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | 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 #4F4C43 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e4c42Protanopia
no red cones#4f4c43Deuteranopia
no green cones#514b49Tritanopia
no blue cones#4c4c4cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4f4c43; }
.text { color: #4f4c43; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4f4c43; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(79 76 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4f4c43, #4c4f43); }
Similar colors
#49463fWhiskey and Wine#57534bMasala#4f4e4aSubterrain Kingdom#46473eHeavy Metal#484a46Armadillo#44413cDeepest Nightmare#565350Heavy Charcoal#4f4744Espresso Macchiato
Closest common color name: Taupe.
Questions
- What color is #4F4C43?
- #4F4C43 is a dark, grayish orange, closest to the named color Whiskey and Wine. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4F4C43?
- The RGB value is 79, 76, 67: 79 red, 76 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4F4C43?
- The complementary color is #43464F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4F4C43?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 and white text 8.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.