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HEX 4D3C4A - #4D3C4A, RGB(77,60,74) Color


Color Name: Purple Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #4D3C4A
RGB Color Code: RGB(77, 60, 74)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 22.1%, 3.9%, 69.8%



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What color is 4D3C4A?

The RGB color code for color number #4D3C4A is RGB(77, 60, 74). In the RGB color model, #4D3C4A has a red value of 77, a green value of 60, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.1% magenta, 3.9% yellow, and 69.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 310.6° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 26.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #4D3C4A has a hue of 310.6° (degrees), 22.1 % saturation and 30.2 % brightness/value.



Color 4D3C4A is cool or warm?

Color 4D3C4A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #4D3C4A? (For interior and product design)

4D3C4A has an LRV of nearly 5. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Is #4D3C4A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 4D3C4A meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #4D3C4A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(77, 60, 74)
Red
77 (30.2%)
Green
60 (23.5%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.08%
Yellow
3.90%
Key
69.80%

HSL

HSL(310.59deg, 12.4 %, 26.9 %)

Hue
310.59°
Saturation
12.41 %.
Lightness
26.86 %.

RYB

RYB(144, 140, 161)
Red
144 (56.3%)
Yellow
140 (54.8%)
Blue
161 (63.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
310.59°
Saturation
22.08 %.
Brightness / Value
30.20 %.

HWB

H: 310.59°

W: 23.53 %

B: 69.80 %

XYZ

X : 5.91

Y : 5.3

Z : 7.19

YXY

Y1 : 5.3

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 69.80%

M : 76.47%

Y : 70.98%


LRV

~ 5.3 %

Munsell Color System

1.3RP 2.6/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 27.58

A : 10.25

B : -5.7

CIE-Lch

L : 27.58

C : 11.73

H : 330.94

CIE-Luv

L : 27.58

U : 8.28

V : -8.03

Hunter-Lab

L : 23.03

A : 5.52

B : -2.39






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #4D3C4A

Here are the colors similar to 4D3C4A. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#50404D
Purple Taupe
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#51484F
Quartz Gray
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#614051
Eggplant (Aubergine)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#563C5C
Old Heliotrope
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 4D3C4A.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 4D3C4A.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 4D3C4A.

#4B384C
PANTONE 7448 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#45394D
PANTONE 4118 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#4A3041
PANTONE 5185 C
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#3F3843
PANTONE 4119 C
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 4D3C4A.

#474659
BS 22-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #4D3C4A

Here are the paint colors similar to 4D3C4A. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 4D3C4A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #4D3C4A to Benjamin Moore

#4D3D4B
Black Raspberry (2072-20)
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
#4F3B50
Peerage (CC-36)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#4B3540
Dark Purple (2073-10)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#544556
Grappa (1393)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 4D3C4A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #4D3C4A to Behr

#533E4F
Oriental Eggplant (PPU17-02)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#5B4051
Vixen (PPU17-03)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#574958
Deep Merlot (M100-7)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#544859
Mata Hari (PPU17-01)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 4D3C4A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #4D3C4A to Valspar

#453747
Virtuoso (M215)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#524055
Dried Lilacs (V075-6)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#534654
Purple Fury (4001-4C)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#594052
Ripe Mulberry (V076-6)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 4D3C4A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #4D3C4A to Dunn-Edwards

#4A3C50
Preserve (DEA 193)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#4F4352
Nightshade (DET 407)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#58424C
Grapes of Wrath (DET 409)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#593C50
Mulberry (DEA 194)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 4D3C4A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #4D3C4A to Farrow & Ball

#53454F
Pelt (254)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#5E4449
Brinjal (222)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#484348
Paean Black (294)
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)
#4F4A4A
Tanner's Brown (255)
ΔE - 10.34 (89.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 4D3C4A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #4D3C4A to PPG Paints

#5C4450
Purple Basil (PPG1046-7)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#4A4354
Blackberry (PPG1172-7)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#603E53
Love Potion (PPG1179-7)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#5A484B
Carob Chip (PPG1047-7)
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 4D3C4A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #4D3C4A to Sherwin Williams

#4E4247
Plum Brown (SW 6272)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#533640
Blackberry (SW 7577)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#5F3F54
Mature Grape (SW 6286)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#51323B
Merlot (SW 2704)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#4D3C4A color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



4D3C4A
Purple Taupe*

3C4D3F
Gray Asparagus*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #4D3C4A?

Color that best contrast with #4D3C4A is #3C4D3F, color name is Gray Asparagus*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #4D3C4A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #4D3C4A is #3C4D3F, color name is Gray Asparagus*.





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