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#465949 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #465949 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#465949 Color Information

#465949 RGB value is (70, 89, 73). The hex color red value is 70, green is 89, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 129°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 0 percent, 18 percent, 65 percent.

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#465949 Color Meaning

Color #465949 signifies natural balance, calm resilience, and earthy sophistication. #465949 muted green-gray mirrors mature foliage under subdued light. Psychologically, color #465949 promotes emotional stability and grounded thinking. Designers often employ #465949 for sustainable and eco-friendly themes. Symbolically, color #465949 reflects growth, endurance, and practical wisdom. Cultural meanings tie #465949 to nature and agricultural productivity. Spiritually, color #465949 represents centered awareness and connection to the earth.

Color Conversion

Convert #465949 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
#465949
RGB
rgb(70, 89, 73)
HSL
hsl(129°, 12%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 0%, 18%, 65%)
HSV
hsv(129°, 21%, 35%)
XYZ
7.3008 8.9279 7.6418
Yxy
8.9279 0.3059 0.3740
Hunter Lab
29.8796 -0.3292 0.1831
CIE-Lab
35.8451 -10.9273 6.8904

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red70 / 255 (27%)
27%
Green89 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Key (Black)65 / 100 (65%)
65%

Color Variations

#465949 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

#465949 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 #465949 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #465949 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

#465949

protanopia

#4e4e4d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #465949;

Text Color

color: #465949;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #465949;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #46594940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #465949;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #465949 0%, #2b372d 100%);

#465949 Color FAQs

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