#4B484A Hex Color
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Dark grey with a faint warm undertone, #4b484a reads muted and steady rather than stark. Its low saturation and deep lightness suit dominant backgrounds in dark interfaces and minimal layouts. White text reaches about 9:1 contrast against it, so small type stays readable. Pair it with terracotta or dusty sage to keep the palette from turning flat.
Questions about #4b484a
What is #4b484a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b484a is rgb(75, 72, 74), in HSL hsl(320, 2%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 1%, 71%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4b484a?
Muted earth tones like terracotta and dusty sage warm up #4b484a without clashing with its low saturation. Soft blush also works when you want a calmer, low-contrast palette.
Is #4b484a readable on white or black?
#4b484a has a 9.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.