#4C5B5F Hex Color
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#4c5b5f is a dark, muted cyan with dusty blue-green undertones and an almost gray finish. Its low saturation gives it a serious, thoughtful mood, while the cool depth suits moody interfaces, technology branding, and contrast panels. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 7.1:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #4c5b5f
What is #4c5b5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c5b5f is rgb(76, 91, 95), in HSL hsl(193, 11%, 34%) and in CMYK 20%, 4%, 0%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4c5b5f?
#4c5b5f pairs well with warm off-white, muted copper, and terracotta, which add contrast without overpowering its dusty blue-green undertone. Use those warmer shades for buttons, highlights, or small graphic accents.
Is #4c5b5f readable on white or black?
#4c5b5f has a 7.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.