#4C4C52 Hex Color
A grounded and professional dark grey
This dark, muted grey offers a serious and professional presence. With its low saturation, #4c4c52 acts as a sturdy neutral that grounds complex palettes without overpowering them. It serves well as a background color for interfaces, specifically because white text provides excellent readability against it. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks if you want to keep your design from feeling too heavy or gloomy.
Questions about #4c4c52
What is #4c4c52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c4c52 is rgb(76, 76, 82), in HSL hsl(240, 4%, 31%) and in CMYK 7%, 7%, 0%, 68%.
Does #4c4c52 work well for text on a white background?
Yes, #4c4c52 offers excellent readability against white or light backgrounds because it provides a strong, high-contrast alternative to pure black. Using this shade ensures text remains professional and sharp without the harshness often associated with true black fonts.
What colors pair well with #4c4c52 in a palette?
Is #4c4c52 readable on white or black?
#4c4c52 has a 8.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 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.