Color swatch image showing #4E5442 with RGB(78,84,66) values
Color swatch image showing #4E5442 with RGB(78,84,66) values

#4E5442 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4E5442 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4E5442 Color Information

#4E5442 RGB value is (78, 84, 66). The hex color red value is 78, green is 84, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 80°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 7 percent, 0 percent, 21 percent, 67 percent.

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#4E5442 Color Meaning

Color #4E5442 conveys muted balance, calm composure, and subtle growth. #4E5442 deep green-gray evokes shaded foliage and mature landscapes. Psychologically, color #4E5442 enhances focus, emotional stability, and measured thought. Designers often use #4E5442 for understated, professional palettes. Symbolically, color #4E5442 represents grounded renewal, persistent resilience, and subtle authority. Cultural associations tie #4E5442 to sustainable environments and natural stewardship. Spiritually, color #4E5442 embodies mindful equilibrium and stable energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #4E5442 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
#4E5442
RGB
rgb(78, 84, 66)
HSL
hsl(80°, 12%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(7%, 0%, 21%, 67%)
HSV
hsv(80°, 21%, 33%)
XYZ
7.2956 8.3537 6.3822
Yxy
8.3537 0.3311 0.3792
Hunter Lab
28.9028 -0.1731 0.2312
CIE-Lab
34.7089 -6.0803 9.7390

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Green84 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan7 / 100 (7%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Key (Black)67 / 100 (67%)
67%

Color Variations

#4E5442 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

#4E5442 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 #4E5442 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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#4E5442

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4E5442 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

#4E5442

protanopia

#515146

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4E5442;

Text Color

color: #4E5442;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4E5442;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4E544240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4E5442;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4E5442 0%, #303429 100%);

#4E5442 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #4E5442 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.