#4A5363 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #4a5363 is a dark blue with low saturation and a cool gray cast. Its matte appearance brings seriousness, control, and understated trust to finance, technology, government, and security designs. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark interface background. White text reaches about 7.8:1 contrast, making small body text readable.
Questions about #4a5363
What is #4a5363 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a5363 is rgb(74, 83, 99), in HSL hsl(218, 14%, 34%) and in CMYK 25%, 16%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #4a5363?
Pale blue, muted sage, and warm terracotta pair well with #4a5363, balancing its cool gray cast with gentle contrast while preserving a restrained, professional mood across interfaces, dashboards, and editorial layouts. Use white or soft off-white for crisp text and lighter surfaces.
Is #4a5363 readable on white or black?
#4a5363 has a 7.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.