#4C545B Hex Color
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Not quite navy and not quite gray, this dark slate blue sits in a muted, ashy middle ground. The hex code #4c545b reads serious and steady, which suits dark mode interfaces, finance dashboards, and moody backgrounds. White text holds up well on it at roughly 7.7:1 contrast. Treat it as a dominant base; its low saturation can turn muddy beside brighter accents.
Questions about #4c545b
What is #4c545b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c545b is rgb(76, 84, 91), in HSL hsl(208, 9%, 33%) and in CMYK 16%, 8%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #4c545b?
Warm accents give it life: terracotta, dusty coral, or muted amber all push against its cool gray undertone. For a softer scheme, try cream or warm off-white instead of pure white.
Is #4c545b readable on white or black?
#4c545b has a 7.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.