Color swatch image showing #46451D with RGB(70,69,29) values
Color swatch image showing #46451D with RGB(70,69,29) values

#46451D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #46451D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#46451D Color Information

#46451D RGB value is (70, 69, 29). The hex color red value is 70, green is 69, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 59 percent, 73 percent.

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#46451D Color Meaning

Color #46451D embodies tactical readiness, earth-integrated resilience, and understated endurance. #46451D olive-drab tone—darker than khaki, warmer than moss—originated in military camouflage designed to dissolve into forest floors. Psychologically, color #46451D signals preparedness without aggression; #46451D’s protective, not predatory. Designers use #46451D in outdoor gear, survivalist branding, and sustainable fashion that prioritizes function over flair. Culturally, #46451D carries dual associations: discipline from military use, and rebellion from 1960s counterculture adoption. Spiritually, #46451D represents strength that hides in plain sight—power that serves, not dominates. Use color #46451D when your message must feel grounded, reliable, and quietly unbreakable.

Color Conversion

Convert #46451D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#46451D
RGB
rgb(70, 69, 29)
HSL
hsl(59°, 41%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 59%, 73%)
HSV
hsv(59°, 59%, 27%)
XYZ
4.8757 5.6470 1.9954
Yxy
5.6470 0.3895 0.4511
Hunter Lab
23.7634 -0.1086 0.2909
CIE-Lab
28.5039 -6.0459 24.0014

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red70 / 255 (27%)
27%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue29 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)73 / 100 (73%)
73%

Color Variations

#46451D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#46451D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #46451D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#46451D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #46451D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#46451D

protanopia

#464627

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #46451D;

Text Color

color: #46451D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #46451D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #46451D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #46451D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #46451D 0%, #2d2d13 100%);

#46451D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #46451D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.