#4C4F46 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy shade of green lands somewhere between charcoal and moss. The hex code #4c4f46 creates a grounding presence, perfect for moody, organic UI backgrounds. Because it carries so much grey saturation, it can feel muddy if paired with other earth tones, so try placing it against bright white text for crisp legibility. It works best as a supporting base for high-contrast, energetic accents.
Questions about #4c4f46
What is #4c4f46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c4f46 is rgb(76, 79, 70), in HSL hsl(80, 6%, 29%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 11%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #4c4f46?
#4c4f46 functions best when balanced against crisp, bright whites or soft, warm neutrals to prevent the design from looking muddy. You can introduce energetic accents like mustard or terracotta to provide visual interest without overwhelming the grounding, earthy nature of this green tone.
Is #4c4f46 suitable for UI text?
Using #4c4f46 for body text is generally not recommended due to its low contrast against standard dark backgrounds and its lack of punch against very light gray surfaces. It performs better as an architectural background element, such as for sidebars, footer sections, or subtle containers, where it can hold space quietly.
Is #4c4f46 readable on white or black?
#4c4f46 has a 8.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.