#484E4A Hex Color
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#484e4a is a muted, desaturated green that leans heavily into grey. This earthy, shadowy tone provides a grounding anchor in organic or sustainable branding palettes. Because of its dark, dusty quality, use it as a base background to create moody interfaces where white text remains highly legible. The hex code for this serious, stable color is #484e4a.
Questions about #484e4a
What is #484e4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #484e4a is rgb(72, 78, 74), in HSL hsl(140, 4%, 29%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 5%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #484e4a?
This grounded green pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like crisp whites or warm off-whites to maintain readability. For a natural, organic palette, combine #484e4a with earthy terracotta or soft sand tones to bridge the gap between structure and nature.
Is #484e4a considered warm or cool?
While it leans toward cool due to its heavy grey undertones, #484e4a sits in a neutral middle ground. Its desaturated nature makes it less aggressive than a true hunter green, allowing it to function as a versatile, moody anchor in UI design.
Is #484e4a readable on white or black?
#484e4a has a 8.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 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.