Color swatch image showing #4D5642 with RGB(77,86,66) values

#4D5642 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4D5642 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4D5642 Color Information

#4D5642 RGB value is (77, 86, 66). The hex color red value is 77, green is 86, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 87°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 0 percent, 23 percent, 66 percent.

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#4D5642 Color Meaning

Color #4D5642 conveys muted balance, calm composure, and subtle growth. #4D5642 deep green-gray evokes shaded foliage and mature landscapes. Psychologically, color #4D5642 enhances focus, emotional stability, and measured thought. Designers often use #4D5642 for understated, professional palettes. Symbolically, color #4D5642 represents grounded renewal, persistent resilience, and subtle authority. Cultural associations tie #4D5642 to sustainable environments and natural stewardship. Spiritually, color #4D5642 embodies mindful equilibrium and stable energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #4D5642 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
#4D5642
RGB
rgb(77, 86, 66)
HSL
hsl(87°, 13%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 0%, 23%, 66%)
HSV
hsv(87°, 23%, 34%)
XYZ
7.3717 8.6267 6.4308
Yxy
8.6267 0.3287 0.3846
Hunter Lab
29.3712 -0.2260 0.2564
CIE-Lab
35.2554 -7.6991 10.4842

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red77 / 255 (30%)
30%
Green86 / 255 (34%)
34%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Key (Black)66 / 100 (66%)
66%

Color Variations

#4D5642 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

#4D5642 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 #4D5642 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+)

7.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4D5642 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

#4D5642

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4D5642;

Text Color

color: #4D5642;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4D5642;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4D564240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4D5642;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4D5642 0%, #303629 100%);

#4D5642 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #4D5642 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.