#4A4F52 Hex Color
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Eshin Grey is a muted, deep charcoal that sits comfortably as a secondary background or text color. This hex code, #4a4f52, provides a stable, neutral base for interfaces without the harshness of pure black. Because it maintains strong legibility against white text, it works well for UI elements and large typography. Use it to ground bright color palettes that need a sophisticated, professional anchor.
About Eshin Grey
Pavement under an overcast sky, still holding last night's rain
What does eshin grey mean?
People often link dark neutral greys like this one with practicality, restraint, and a serious, no-nonsense mood. Its low lightness and near-total lack of saturation make it feel heavy, subdued, and hard to excite.
Where you see eshin grey
- wet asphalt
- cast iron skillets
- pencil graphite
- storm clouds
- charcoal filters
- pewter belt buckles
What it works for
It works as a background, text, or shadow color when you need structure without pulling attention.
What colors go with eshin grey?
Dusty Rose #b56f76A soft, dry pink warms the surface and keeps the pairing from feeling industrial.Burnt Sienna #a93400The earthy orange sits far from grey on the wheel, so both colors read clearly.Oatmeal #c9c1b1This pale warm neutral gives the dark grey a calm, livable backdrop.Navy #000080Two dark neighbors create depth through subtle shifts in temperature and tone.Chartreuse #c1f80aA sharp acid green cuts through the dullness and adds instant energy.
Questions about Eshin Grey
What is the hex code for Eshin Grey?
Eshin Grey is #4a4f52. In RGB that is rgb(74, 79, 82), in HSL hsl(203, 5%, 31%) and in CMYK 10%, 4%, 0%, 68%.
How should Eshin Grey #4a4f52 be used in web UI design?
Eshin Grey #4a4f52 functions best as a softer alternative to pure black for body text or secondary backgrounds. Because it maintains strong contrast against white, it ensures readability while preventing the harshness often found in darker, high-contrast UI elements.
Is Eshin Grey readable on white or black?
Eshin Grey has a 8.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.