#4B524A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4b524a is a greenish gray with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy depth gives interfaces and brand palettes a serious, reliable character without the harshness of black. Use this hex code as a dominant background for eco, finance, pharmacy, or gardening designs, pairing it with white text for strong readability and about 8.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #4b524a
What is #4b524a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b524a is rgb(75, 82, 74), in HSL hsl(113, 5%, 31%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 10%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #4b524a?
#4b524a pairs well with white, cream, muted sage, terracotta, and warm wood tones, balancing its dark ashy green-gray base with light contrast or restrained warmth across interfaces, brand palettes, and illustrations.
Does #4b524a look warm or cool?
#4b524a usually reads as a neutral-to-slightly-cool green-gray because its subtle green component and ashy, low-saturation appearance limit warmth, keeping the shade restrained rather than vivid in most interfaces and palettes.
Is #4b524a readable on white or black?
#4b524a has a 8.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.