#4C5464 Hex Color
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This dusty, slate blue carries a muted, serious quality that works well for professional branding and tech interfaces. Because it leans toward grey, #4c5464 provides a stable, unobtrusive background that avoids the intensity of pure blue. White text reads perfectly against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for long-form reading in dark mode layouts. It pairs effectively with softer, desaturated greens or warm, light sand tones.
Questions about #4c5464
What is #4c5464 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c5464 is rgb(76, 84, 100), in HSL hsl(220, 14%, 35%) and in CMYK 24%, 16%, 0%, 61%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4c5464?
#4c5464 pairs best with soft, desaturated greens or warm, light sand tones to balance its professional grey-leaning cool undertones. You can also ground the look with off-white text to maintain high readability in dark mode designs without creating harsh visual contrast.
Is #4c5464 a good choice for professional user interfaces?
Yes, because #4c5464 avoids the intensity of pure blue, it creates a stable, unobtrusive background that reduces eye strain in software applications. It is particularly effective for dashboards and long-form reading environments where clarity and focus are the primary goals.
Is #4c5464 readable on white or black?
#4c5464 has a 7.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.