#4C4A42 Hex Color
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Wet asphalt with a yellow cast. #4c4a42 is a dark, dusty yellow pushed so close to gray that the hue barely registers. That dim, muted quality suits moody backgrounds and budget or construction graphics. White text reaches about 8.9:1 contrast on it, so small copy stays readable. Use it as a dominant base and flatter it with rust or ochre accents.
Questions about #4c4a42
What is #4c4a42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c4a42 is rgb(76, 74, 66), in HSL hsl(48, 7%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 13%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4c4a42?
Rust orange and ochre bring out its warm undertone, while pale cream type keeps contrast high on top of it. Cool slate blues also stand out against its dark, grayed yellow base.
Is #4c4a42 readable on white or black?
#4c4a42 has a 8.87:1 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.