#4C5E57 Hex Color
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A dark, muted teal with gray-green undertones, #4c5e57 has a matte, dusty look that feels serious without becoming harsh. Use it as a supporting tone in wellness, healthcare, hospitality, or technology palettes, especially beside warm cream or soft peach. White text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for accessible body text and dark UI backgrounds.
Questions about #4c5e57
What is #4c5e57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c5e57 is rgb(76, 94, 87), in HSL hsl(157, 11%, 33%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 7%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #4c5e57?
Warm cream and peach pair well with #4c5e57, bringing soft contrast and warmth to its dusty teal base without making the overall palette feel visually harsh, loud, or too saturated. Add charcoal for a restrained, low-key palette, or use pale neutrals when the design needs more brightness.
What mood does #4c5e57 convey?
#4c5e57 conveys a calm, serious mood through its low saturation and gray-green undertone, feeling grounded rather than bright or playful. It suits wellness and healthcare interfaces that need a quiet supporting tone.
Is #4c5e57 readable on white or black?
#4c5e57 has a 6.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.