#4A646E Color Meaning and Information

#4A646E Color Information

#4A646E RGB value is (74, 100, 110). The hex color red value is 74, green is 100, and blue is 110. Its HSL format shows a hue of 197°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 33 percent, 9 percent, 0 percent, 57 percent.

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#4A646E Color Meaning

Color #4A646E signifies cosmic dust, technological silence, and mineralized void. #4A646E dark, greyish-blue-green mimics the color of nebulae in telescopic images, suggesting space stations, oxidized metal in vacuum, and deep ocean vents. Psychologically, color #4A646E evokes awe, profound quiet, and a sense of cool, distant mystery intertwined with technology. #4A646E culturally references astrophysics, sci-fi realism, and the colors of advanced alloys. Spiritually, #4A646E color represents the universe's silent majority, consciousness contemplating infinity, and a beauty that is cold, vast, and intelligently structured, acting as a bridge between the cosmic and the engineered.

Color Conversion

Convert #4A646E 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

#4A646E

RGB

rgb(74, 100, 110)

HSL

hsl(197°, 20%, 36%)

CMYK

cmyk(33%, 9%, 0%, 57%)

HSV

hsv(197°, 33%, 43%)

XYZ

10.1957 11.6960 16.4720

Yxy

11.6960 0.2658 0.3049

Hunter Lab

34.1994 -0.2928 -0.3767

CIE-Lab

40.7288 -6.9482 -8.7595

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red74 / 255 (29%)

29%

Green100 / 255 (39%)

39%

Blue110 / 255 (43%)

43%

CMYK Values

Cyan33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Magenta9 / 100 (9%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)57 / 100 (57%)

57%

Color Variations

#4A646E 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

#4A646E 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 #4A646E 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#4A646E

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 #4A646E 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

#4A646E

protanopia

#55556c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4A646E;

Text Color

color: #4A646E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4A646E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4A646E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4A646E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A646E 0%, #2d3d43 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #4A646E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.