Color swatch image showing #4D5649 with RGB(77,86,73) values

#4D5649 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4D5649 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4D5649 Color Information

#4D5649 RGB value is (77, 86, 73). The hex color red value is 77, green is 86, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 102°, saturation of 8 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 0 percent, 15 percent, 66 percent.

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#4D5649 Color Meaning

Color #4D5649 conveys muted balance, calm composure, and subtle growth. #4D5649 deep green-gray evokes shaded foliage and mature landscapes. Psychologically, color #4D5649 enhances focus, emotional stability, and measured thought. Designers often use #4D5649 for understated, professional palettes. Symbolically, color #4D5649 represents grounded renewal, persistent resilience, and subtle authority. Cultural associations tie #4D5649 to sustainable environments and natural stewardship. Spiritually, color #4D5649 embodies mindful equilibrium and stable energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #4D5649 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
#4D5649
RGB
rgb(77, 86, 73)
HSL
hsl(102°, 8%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 0%, 15%, 66%)
HSV
hsv(102°, 15%, 34%)
XYZ
7.5910 8.7144 7.5853
Yxy
8.7144 0.3177 0.3648
Hunter Lab
29.5202 -0.1899 0.1656
CIE-Lab
35.4285 -6.3521 6.3760

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red77 / 255 (30%)
30%
Green86 / 255 (34%)
34%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Key (Black)66 / 100 (66%)
66%

Color Variations

#4D5649 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

#4D5649 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 #4D5649 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.

#FFFFFF
#4D5649

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4D5649 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

#4D5649

protanopia

#51514c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4D5649;

Text Color

color: #4D5649;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4D5649;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4D564940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4D5649;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4D5649 0%, #2f352d 100%);

#4D5649 Color FAQs

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