#414542 Hex Color
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Dark and highly muted, #414542 is a charcoal-gray hex code with a faint green undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces a restrained, serious mood without the starkness of pure black. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background or supporting tone in minimal branding; white text reaches about 9.7:1 contrast, exceeding WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #414542
What is #414542 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #414542 is rgb(65, 69, 66), in HSL hsl(135, 3%, 26%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 4%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #414542?
#414542 pairs well with warm off-whites, muted sage, and dusty terracotta because its low saturation lets those softer accents add contrast without feeling loud in restrained digital and editorial palettes. Use the dark gray as a dominant base, then reserve warmer colors for controls, highlights, or small brand details.
Is #414542 readable on white or black?
#414542 has a 9.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.