Color swatch image showing #4F6671 with RGB(79,102,113) values

#4F6671 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4F6671 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4F6671 Color Information

#4F6671 RGB value is (79, 102, 113). The hex color red value is 79, green is 102, and blue is 113. Its HSL format shows a hue of 199°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 30 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 56 percent.

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#4F6671 Color Meaning

Color #4F6671 signifies disciplined neutrality, weathered resilience, and understated authority. Color #4F6671 draws its psychological weight from military associations, where structure and restraint define behavior. #4F6671 muted blue-grey evokes uniforms, naval steel, and pre-dawn skies—spaces between action and preparation. In design, color #4F6671 suppresses visual noise while maintaining a grounded presence, making #4F6671 ideal for interfaces requiring focus without emotional interference. Research in environmental psychology shows that moderate desaturation in cool tones like color #4F6671 reduces cognitive load during prolonged visual tasks. Transitioning from function to form, color #4F6671 carries cultural connotations of transitional identity—neither fully novice nor fully expert. Historically, cadets occupy liminal roles in institutions, and the color mirrors that in-between state. Color #4F6671 appears in architectural finishes and professional uniforms precisely because #4F6671 avoids flashiness while signaling competence. Unlike stark greys, #4F6671 retains subtle warmth from its blue undertone, softening rigidity without sacrificing clarity. #4F6671 balance explains its adoption in corporate and educational settings where neutrality must still feel human. Spiritually, color #4F6671 embodies the discipline of restraint—the choice to withhold rather than react. #4F6671 does not shout but observes; #4F6671 does not lead but supports. In chromatic symbolism, color #4F6671 aligns with stoic traditions that value preparation over performance. Designers use #4F6671 when they want users to feel guided, not manipulated. Its quiet consistency makes color #4F6671 a chromatic anchor in palettes that must endure trends, representing reliability that earns trust over time rather than demanding #4F6671 instantly.

Color Conversion

Convert #4F6671 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
#4F6671
RGB
rgb(79, 102, 113)
HSL
hsl(199°, 18%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(30%, 10%, 0%, 56%)
HSV
hsv(199°, 30%, 44%)
XYZ
10.9565 12.3573 17.4305
Yxy
12.3573 0.2689 0.3033
Hunter Lab
35.1530 -0.2578 -0.4119
CIE-Lab
41.7784 -5.7045 -8.9780

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Green102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue113 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)56 / 100 (56%)
56%

Color Variations

#4F6671 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

#4F6671 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 #4F6671 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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#4F6671

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4F6671 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

#4F6671

protanopia

#59596e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4F6671;

Text Color

color: #4F6671;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4F6671;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4F667140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4F6671;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F6671 0%, #303f45 100%);

#4F6671 Color FAQs

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