#4A5A68 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4a5a68 is a blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled feel, making it useful as a supporting tone in technology, finance, healthcare, and government designs. Pair it with warm ivory or muted copper for contrast. White text reaches about 7.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #4a5a68.
Questions about #4a5a68
What is #4a5a68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a5a68 is rgb(74, 90, 104), in HSL hsl(208, 17%, 35%) and in CMYK 29%, 13%, 0%, 59%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #4a5a68 read as warm or cool?
#4a5a68 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue cast and low saturation create dusty, ashy undertones, giving it a controlled, reserved character rather than the warmth or energy of more saturated blue or gray shades.
What colors pair well with #4a5a68?
Is #4a5a68 readable on white or black?
#4a5a68 has a 7.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.