Color swatch image showing #46451F with RGB(70,69,31) values
Color swatch image showing #46451F with RGB(70,69,31) values

#46451F Color Meaning and Information

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

#46451F Color Information

#46451F RGB value is (70, 69, 31). The hex color red value is 70, green is 69, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 56 percent, 73 percent.

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#46451F Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #46451F 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
#46451F
RGB
rgb(70, 69, 31)
HSL
hsl(58°, 39%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 56%, 73%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 56%, 27%)
XYZ
4.9012 5.6573 2.1300
Yxy
5.6573 0.3863 0.4459
Hunter Lab
23.7851 -0.1052 0.2825
CIE-Lab
28.5308 -5.8376 22.8881

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red70 / 255 (27%)
27%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Key (Black)73 / 100 (73%)
73%

Color Variations

#46451F 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

#46451F 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 #46451F 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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#46451F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #46451F 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

#46451F

protanopia

#464628

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #46451F;

Text Color

color: #46451F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #46451F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #46451F40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #46451F 0%, #2f2e15 100%);

#46451F Color FAQs

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