#4C4444 Hex Color
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The hex code #4c4444 is a dark, muted red with ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a serious, moody edge without vivid intensity. Use it as a supporting tone with dusty rose or warm ivory, rather than a dominant background where it may feel muddy. White text provides about 9.5:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #4c4444
What is #4c4444 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c4444 is rgb(76, 68, 68), in HSL hsl(0, 6%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 11%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4c4444?
#4c4444 pairs well with warm ivory, dusty rose, and muted beige because their lighter, warmer values balance its dark, ashy red base, making them useful companions for restrained branding, editorial layouts, and interfaces that need a grounded accent.
Does #4c4444 look warm or cool?
#4c4444 reads as a muted warm-neutral red, though its gray undertones keep it restrained rather than visibly warm, giving it a serious, moody presence that shifts warmer beside cream and cooler beside blue-gray surroundings.
Is #4c4444 readable on white or black?
#4c4444 has a 9.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.