#4C555B Hex Color
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#4c555b is a dark, muted blue-gray with ashy undertones and low saturation, giving it a serious, shadowed feel. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in finance, technology, security, and government interfaces, especially beside white or pale blue. White text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable dark backgrounds and small body text.
Questions about #4c555b
What is #4c555b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c555b is rgb(76, 85, 91), in HSL hsl(204, 9%, 33%) and in CMYK 16%, 7%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #4c555b?
White and pale blue pair well with #4c555b, creating clear contrast while preserving its cool, serious character; soft gray, silver, and muted blue can extend the same restrained palette without overwhelming the dark blue-gray base.
Does #4c555b look warm or cool?
#4c555b reads as a cool color because its muted blue-gray base and ashy undertones lean away from yellow; it gives interfaces a serious, shadowed, dependable mood rather than warmth or visual energy.
Is #4c555b readable on white or black?
#4c555b 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.