#4C524C Hex Color
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This muted, grey-green holds a serious and dusty quality that functions well as a neutral base. Because white text stands out clearly against the hex code #4c524c with an 8.0:1 contrast ratio, it excels as a legible interface background. Use it in branding for sustainable projects to avoid the clichés of bright green. It pairs well with soft peach or muted gold for a sophisticated, earthy palette.
Questions about #4c524c
What is #4c524c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c524c is rgb(76, 82, 76), in HSL hsl(120, 4%, 31%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 7%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #4c524c for a natural palette?
This muted green pairs best with soft, warm tones like peach or muted gold to balance its serious, dusty quality. These combinations prevent the color from feeling too cold while maintaining a sophisticated, earthy aesthetic for your design.
Is #4c524c readable on white or black?
#4c524c has a 8.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.