#4B5263 Hex Color
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Somewhere between storm cloud and wet slate sits this dark blue, one that leans nearly grey. #4b5263, whose hex code carries a muted, matte tone, works best as a supporting base or dark mode background rather than a statement color. White text hits 7.8:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. Warm accents like brass or terracotta keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #4b5263
What is #4b5263 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b5263 is rgb(75, 82, 99), in HSL hsl(222, 14%, 34%) and in CMYK 24%, 17%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #4b5263?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, and muted amber keep #4b5263 from going flat, while pale sage and soft greys stay harmonious. Avoid bright blues beside it, since they wash out its muted tone.
Is #4b5263 readable on white or black?
#4b5263 has a 7.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.