#4A4F41 Hex Color
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A dark, muted shade of lime with gray and earthy olive undertones, #4a4f41 has a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood for nature branding, gaming interfaces, and moody backgrounds. The hex code #4a4f41 works best as a supporting tone, while white text remains highly readable at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #4a4f41
What is #4a4f41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a4f41 is rgb(74, 79, 65), in HSL hsl(81, 10%, 28%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 18%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a4f41?
#4a4f41 pairs well with warm neutrals and muted accents such as terracotta, cream, sand, or burgundy, adding warmth while preserving its subdued, matte olive-gray character in balanced palettes for branding and interfaces.
Does #4a4f41 look warm or cool?
#4a4f41 reads as a muted, slightly warm earthy green because its olive base is softened by gray, though its low saturation keeps it from feeling strongly warm or vividly botanical.
Is #4a4f41 readable on white or black?
#4a4f41 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.