Color swatch image showing #4E516D with RGB(78,81,109) values
Color swatch image showing #4E516D with RGB(78,81,109) values

#4E516D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4E516D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4E516D Color Information

#4E516D RGB value is (78, 81, 109). The hex color red value is 78, green is 81, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 234°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 28 percent, 26 percent, 0 percent, 57 percent.

#4E516D color swatch
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#4E516D Color Meaning

Color #4E516D reflects autonomy, quiet confidence, and emotional self control. #4E516D muted blue grey feels thoughtful and mature. Psychologically, color #4E516D supports regulation and personal boundaries. Culturally, #4E516D aligns with modern professionalism. Symbolically, color #4E516D represents inner freedom, accountability, and self trust.

Color Conversion

Convert #4E516D 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
#4E516D
RGB
rgb(78, 81, 109)
HSL
hsl(234°, 17%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(28%, 26%, 0%, 57%)
HSV
hsv(234°, 28%, 43%)
XYZ
8.8446 8.6087 15.6635
Yxy
8.6087 0.2671 0.2599
Hunter Lab
29.3406 0.1807 -0.5440
CIE-Lab
35.2197 5.8031 -16.4849

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Green81 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue109 / 255 (43%)
43%

CMYK Values

Cyan28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)57 / 100 (57%)
57%

Color Variations

#4E516D 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

#4E516D 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 #4E516D 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
#4E516D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4E516D 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

#4E516D

protanopia

#4f4f66

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4E516D;

Text Color

color: #4E516D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4E516D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4E516D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4E516D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4E516D 0%, #303143 100%);

#4E516D Color FAQs

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