#484645 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #484645 is a neutral grey with a slight warm, ashy-brown undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to moody branding, typography, architecture, and dark interfaces. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.4:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #484645
What is #484645 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #484645 is rgb(72, 70, 69), in HSL hsl(20, 2%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 4%, 72%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #484645?
Warm off-whites, muted sage, terracotta, and desaturated blue-green shades pair well with #484645, creating readable contrast while reinforcing its earthy undertone without making the overall palette feel overly harsh or flat.
Does #484645 read as warm or cool?
#484645 reads as a slightly warm neutral gray because its muted base carries a subtle brown, ashy undertone rather than a blue cast, giving the shade a grounded feel despite its low lightness.
Is #484645 readable on white or black?
#484645 has a 9.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.23:1 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.