#4B5059 Hex Color
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#4b5059 is a desaturated, dusky blue that functions best as a stable base rather than an accent. Its cool, muted character provides a professional, grounded look for finance or tech interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast with white text, it works well for body content in dark mode. The hex code for this moody, atmospheric shade is #4b5059.
Questions about #4b5059
What is #4b5059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b5059 is rgb(75, 80, 89), in HSL hsl(219, 9%, 32%) and in CMYK 16%, 10%, 0%, 65%.
What types of projects benefit from using #4b5059?
The moody and professional character of #4b5059 makes it an ideal foundation for financial dashboards, enterprise software, or minimalist tech branding. It offers a stable, grounded alternative to pure black or high-contrast navy, especially when applied to large interface backgrounds.
Is #4b5059 readable on white or black?
#4b5059 has a 8.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.