#4A5B62 Hex Color
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A dark, muted cyan with gray undertones, #4a5b62 feels serious, restrained, and slightly mysterious. Its low saturation gives interfaces a matte, understated character, making it effective as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or moody branding. Pair it with warm ivory or rust accents. The hex code #4a5b62 supports clear white body text at about 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #4a5b62
What is #4a5b62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a5b62 is rgb(74, 91, 98), in HSL hsl(198, 14%, 34%) and in CMYK 24%, 7%, 0%, 62%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a5b62?
#4a5b62 pairs well with warm ivory, terracotta, and muted metallic accents, which balance its cool gray undertones without overpowering its restrained character. Use warm neutrals for calm layouts and terracotta accents when you need more contrast and energy.
Is #4a5b62 warm or cool?
#4a5b62 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by a strong gray component. The result feels more neutral and controlled than vivid cyan, making it useful for serious interfaces and subdued visual systems.
Is #4a5b62 readable on white or black?
#4a5b62 has a 7.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.