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#4F664C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4F664C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4F664C Color Information

#4F664C RGB value is (79, 102, 76). The hex color red value is 79, green is 102, and blue is 76. Its HSL format shows a hue of 113°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of35 percent. The CMYK process values are 23 percent, 0 percent, 25 percent, 60percent.

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#4F664C Color Meaning

Color #4F664C conveys dignified restraint, understated authority, and structural depth. #4F664C near-black green-gray avoids the starkness of pure black while retaining gravitas, making #4F664C ideal for contexts requiring seriousness without severity. Color #4F664C absorbs light softly, creating visual weight that anchors compositions without overwhelming them. Research in environmental psychology shows that deep, desaturated tones like color #4F664C enhance perceived sophistication in luxury branding and editorial design. Historically, color #4F664C references the dense tropical hardwood once prized for musical instruments and fine furniture, symbolizing craftsmanship and endurance. Unlike cooler charcoals, its subtle olive undertone adds organic nuance, suggesting a connection to forest shadows and aged patina. Spiritually, color #4F664C represents introspection, hidden knowledge, and the quiet confidence that comes from experience. #4F664C serves as a visual pause—a color that listens before #4F664C speaks.

Color Conversion

Convert #4F664C 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
#4F664C
RGB
rgb(79, 102, 76)
HSL
hsl(113°, 15%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(23%, 0%, 25%, 60%)
HSV
hsv(113°, 25%, 40%)
XYZ
9.2803 11.6868 8.6041
Yxy
11.6868 0.3138 0.3952
Hunter Lab
34.1860 -0.5809 0.4152
CIE-Lab
40.7140 -14.2180 11.9580

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Green102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue76 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Key (Black)60 / 100 (60%)
60%

Color Variations

#4F664C 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

#4F664C 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 #4F664C 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+)

6.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4F664C 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

#4F664C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4F664C;

Text Color

color: #4F664C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4F664C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4F664C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4F664C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F664C 0%, #303f2e 100%);

#4F664C Color FAQs

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