1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Black Bean

Color Black Bean gray (#4e4b4a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Black Bean gray (#4e4b4a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Black Bean / #4e4b4a

The HTML HEX code is #4e4b4a. The corresponding color name is "Black Bean". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 78%, Green (G): 75%, Blue (B): 74%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):5%, Black (K): 69%. In the HSL color space, #4e4b4a has a hue of 15°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 30%. The HSV representation is 15° for hue, 5% for saturation, and 31% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 32, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 7, Y: 7, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2972, U (chrominance) = -0.0034, and V (chrominance) = 0.0076.

The decimal value of the color is 5131082. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663333. Variations of the colour are #837E7C for a 20% lighter version and #1A1919 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #4e4b4a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6098 Kelvin (6098K).

The approximate wavelength of #4e4b4a is around 670.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Black Bean (Hex: #4e4b4a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Black Bean (#4e4b4a) is a deep and rich shade that resembles the velvety exterior of a black truffle. Its dark hue also evokes the rugged texture of volcanic rock formations, such as basalt columns. The color Black Bean exudes a sense of elegance, sophistication, and mystery, akin to the sleek feathers of a raven or the smooth surface of obsidian. It can be likened to the sheen of a freshly brewed espresso, capturing the essence of dark roast coffee beans. In a minimalist interior, Black Bean adds depth and intensity, reminiscent of the shadows cast by moonlit night.

Tints and Shades of #4e4b4a HEX color (Black Bean)

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 #4e4b4a, 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
• #D3D2D2
• #A7A5A5
• #7A7877
• #4e4b4a
• #3B3838
• #272625
• #141313
• #000000

Tones of Black Bean (#4e4b4a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #4e4b4a, #626060 is the less saturated color, while #4e4b4a is the most saturated one.

• #626060
• #5d5b5a
• #585655
• #53504f
• #4e4b4a
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #4e4b4a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #4e4b4a; }

.text {color:#4e4b4a;}

.background {background-color:#4e4b4a;}

.border {border:1px solid #4e4b4a;}