#464848 Hex Color
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#464848 is a dark, low-saturation grey with a faint cool green cast. Its dim, dusty character gives interfaces and branding a serious, restrained feel without the starkness of black. Use it as a supporting tone or dark-mode background, pairing it with off-white or muted brass. White text reaches about 9.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #464848.
Questions about #464848
What is #464848 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #464848 is rgb(70, 72, 72), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 28%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 0%, 72%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #464848?
#464848 pairs well with off-white for clear contrast, muted brass for a restrained accent, and soft gray or sage for a quiet, low-saturation palette that preserves its serious, understated character.
Does #464848 look warm or cool?
#464848 reads cool rather than warm because its blue and green channels are slightly higher than its red channel, creating a subtle green-cyan cast beneath the dark gray surface. Its low saturation keeps the effect understated.
Is #464848 readable on white or black?
#464848 has a 9.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.