Chimney
A substantial charcoal blue with professional depth
Chimney is a dusty, desaturated blue with strong charcoal undertones. This muted shade feels substantial, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds or moody branding. It holds up well against white text, providing high contrast for body content. Because the saturation is low, #4a5257 pairs well with warm metallic accents to keep designs from feeling too cold or flat.
Questions about Chimney
What is the hex code for Chimney?
Chimney is #4a5257. In RGB that is rgb(74, 82, 87), in HSL hsl(203, 8%, 32%) and in CMYK 15%, 6%, 0%, 66%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #4a5257 Chimney in professional UI design?
Use #4a5257 as a grounded, neutral background color to ensure high readability for white body text. Its low saturation provides a professional, calming aesthetic that prevents eye fatigue while feeling more substantial than standard grays or pure blacks.
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Is Chimney readable on white or black?
Chimney has a 7.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.