#4A4742 Hex Color
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#4a4742 is a dark, warm grey with a faint brown undertone. Its low saturation gives it a moody, serious character that works as a dominant base in dark interfaces, minimal layouts, and product design. White text reads clearly on top at about 9.2:1 contrast. It sits close to deeper brown tones, so pairing it with terracotta or sage keeps it from looking flat.
Questions about #4a4742
What is #4a4742 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a4742 is rgb(74, 71, 66), in HSL hsl(38, 6%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 11%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #4a4742?
Terracotta, sage, and muted ochre all sit comfortably against #4a4742, giving the grey some life without breaking its mood. Avoid pale cool tones nearby, since they can make it look muddy.
Is #4a4742 warm or cool?
It reads warm. The red and yellow in its RGB mix leave a subtle brown undertone, which separates it from flat neutrals and makes it feel softer than a true charcoal.
Is #4a4742 readable on white or black?
#4a4742 has a 9.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.