#484D4C Hex Color
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A muted, charcoal-leaning shade, #484d4c feels grounded and professional. Because it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, it functions best as a base for high-contrast UI designs or moody backgrounds. You can layer white text over it with excellent legibility. If you are learning what colors make gray, consider this specific hex code for balanced, minimal interfaces that require serious, stable, and neutral tones.
Questions about #484d4c
What is #484d4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #484d4c is rgb(72, 77, 76), in HSL hsl(168, 3%, 29%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 1%, 70%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #484d4c readable on white or black?
#484d4c has a 8.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.