#4C4846 Hex Color
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Soft charcoal with a warm, dusty undertone, this dark gray sits a step above black. The hex code #4c4846 works as a steady base for dark interfaces, where white text reaches about 9.0:1 contrast. Pair it with muted terracotta or olive to lift its gloom. It resembles the results of mixing gray with a touch of brown.
Questions about #4c4846
What is #4c4846 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c4846 is rgb(76, 72, 70), in HSL hsl(20, 4%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 8%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4c4846?
Muted terracotta, olive, and dusty sage warm it up, while pale cream gives a softer contrast than stark white. For text, white reads clearest at roughly 9.0:1 against the hex code.
Does #4c4846 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. Its RGB values (76, 72, 70) carry a slight red-brown bias that gives it a dusty, earthy cast a neutral gray lacks. Use it where a flat gray would feel cold.
Is #4c4846 readable on white or black?
#4c4846 has a 9.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.