1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Plum Brown

Color Plum Brown gray (#4e4247):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Plum Brown gray (#4e4247):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Plum Brown / #4e4247

The HTML HEX code is #4e4247. The corresponding color name is "Plum Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 78%, Green (G): 66%, Blue (B): 71%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 15%, Yellow (Y):9%, Black (K): 69%. In the HSL color space, #4e4247 has a hue of 335°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 28%. The HSV representation is 335° for hue, 15% for saturation, and 31% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 29, a* (green to red) = 6, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 6, Y: 6, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2751, U (chrominance) = 0.0016, and V (chrominance) = 0.0270.

The decimal value of the color is 5128775. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663333. Variations of the colour are #847179 for a 20% lighter version and #161314 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #4e4247, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5734 Kelvin (5734K).

The approximate wavelength of #4e4247 is around 587.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Plum Brown (Hex: #4e4247): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Plum Brown (#4e4247) resembles the earthy tones of tree bark and the rich, warm hues of dried autumn leaves. This deep, reddish-brown color exudes a sense of natural elegance and warmth, similar to the velvety petals of the flowering tobacco plant. It also shares similarities with the mahogany wood, exuding a timeless beauty. In nature, Plum Brown can be found in the feathers of certain birds, like the red-tailed hawk or the chestnut-backed chickadee, adding a touch of rustic charm to their appearance.

Tints and Shades of #4e4247 HEX color (Plum Brown)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #4e4247, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D3D0D1
• #A7A1A3
• #7A7175
• #4e4247
• #3B3235
• #272124
• #141112
• #000000

Tones of Plum Brown (#4e4247 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #4e4247, #625b5e is the less saturated color, while #4e4247 is the most saturated one.

• #625b5e
• #5d5558
• #584e52
• #53484d
• #4e4247
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #4e4247;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #4e4247; }

.text {color:#4e4247;}

.background {background-color:#4e4247;}

.border {border:1px solid #4e4247;}