#4A5E53 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4a5e53 is a gray-green with dusty, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its serious, grounded character suits eco branding, finance, pharmacy, and moody interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm ivory or muted copper. The hex code #4a5e53 supports white text at about a 7.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #4a5e53
What is #4a5e53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a5e53 is rgb(74, 94, 83), in HSL hsl(147, 12%, 33%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 12%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a5e53?
Warm ivory and muted copper pair well with #4a5e53, adding gentle contrast and restrained warmth while preserving its dusty gray-green character for grounded branding, editorial layouts, packaging, and dark interface accents. Use ivory for larger areas and copper sparingly for buttons or borders.
Does #4a5e53 read as warm or cool?
#4a5e53 reads as a cool, muted gray-green because its green hue is softened by gray and dusty, ashy undertones, giving it a reserved, grounded appearance rather than the lively feel of a brighter or more yellow green.
Is #4a5e53 readable on white or black?
#4a5e53 has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.