#4B555B Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #4b555b is a dusty blue-gray with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its serious, controlled feel suits finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background, pairing it with warm white or muted burgundy. The hex code #4b555b supports clear white body text at about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #4b555b
What is #4b555b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b555b is rgb(75, 85, 91), in HSL hsl(203, 10%, 33%) and in CMYK 18%, 7%, 0%, 64%.
Is #4b555b a warm or cool color?
#4b555b reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue component outweighs its red and green values, while low saturation and ashy undertones keep it restrained rather than vivid. It gives interfaces and branding a serious, controlled mood.
What colors pair well with #4b555b?
#4b555b pairs well with warm white for clean contrast and burgundy for a restrained accent; pale blue-gray, sand, or soft gray can also build a quiet palette without competing with its muted base.
Is #4b555b readable on white or black?
#4b555b has a 7.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.