#4C494C Hex Color
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Not quite black and far from white, this dark grey carries a faint plum undertone. Its low lightness and near-zero saturation give it a sober, grounded feel, which makes it a solid dominant base for dark mode UI, moody backgrounds, and minimal layouts. The hex code is #4c494c, and white text hits about 8.9:1 contrast against it, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #4c494c
What is #4c494c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c494c is rgb(76, 73, 76), in HSL hsl(300, 2%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 0%, 70%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4c494c?
Muted warm tones like terracotta, dusty rose, and tan lift #4c494c without fighting its dim, neutral base. For sharper contrast, try pale sage or a warm off-white instead of pure white, which can look harsh against it.
Is #4c494c warm or cool?
#4c494c reads as a cool-leaning neutral. Its red and blue channels sit slightly above green, giving a faint purple cast that only shows up in large areas or side-by-side comparisons.
Is #4c494c readable on white or black?
#4c494c has a 8.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.