#424546 Hex Color
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Reach for #424546 when a design needs a dark, neutral base: dark mode interfaces, moody layouts, minimal typography panels. This dim gray has a faint cool undertone and reads steadier than pure black. White text hits about 9.7:1 contrast on its hex code, so small body copy passes WCAG AA. Pair it with rust or amber to lift the gloom. To shift its undertone, it helps to know what colors make gray.
Questions about #424546
What is #424546 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #424546 is rgb(66, 69, 70), in HSL hsl(195, 3%, 27%) and in CMYK 6%, 1%, 0%, 73%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #424546?
Warm accents like terracotta and amber balance its cool, ashy undertone, while cream or off-white text stays readable on top. Avoid layering it over other muted grays, which can turn muddy.
Does #424546 read warm or cool?
Slightly cool. Its hue leans a touch toward cyan at very low saturation, which gives it that ashy, dusty character rather than a warm, brownish gray.
Is #424546 readable on white or black?
#424546 has a 9.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.