#4D4A4A Hex Color
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Bastion Grey acts as a grounded, neutral charcoal perfect for establishing a serious mood in interface design. Because white text creates excellent contrast at 8.8:1, this shade works well for readable dark mode backgrounds. Avoid using it as a primary accent if you need high energy. The hex code for this stable, dark tone is #4d4a4a.
About Bastion Grey
Charcoal dust settled on a cold hearth
What does bastion grey mean?
Bastion Grey often reads as strength and permanence, the color of stone walls, iron, and things built to last. Its low lightness and near-zero saturation make it feel grounded and closed off, a shade that holds its ground without asking for attention.
Where you see bastion grey
- cast iron skillets
- graphite pencil shading
- asphalt at dusk
- felt laptop sleeves
- storm clouds before rain
- worn leather boots
What it works for
It works as a near-neutral backdrop for typography, dashboards, and product photos where brighter colors need to carry the load.
What colors go with bastion grey?
Oxblood #800020The deep red adds warmth while staying in the same dark, muted register.Burnt Sienna #a93400Rust tones cut through the grey and echo its warm undertone.Sage #9caf88Soft green lightens the mood without breaking the muted palette.Champagne #e9d2acA pale warm cream lifts the grey and adds quiet contrast.Dusty Blue #8093a4Both colors sit low in saturation, so neither one wins.Mustard #ffdb58The yellow pops hard against a base this dark and dull.
Questions about Bastion Grey
What is the hex code for Bastion Grey?
Bastion Grey is #4d4a4a. In RGB that is rgb(77, 74, 74), in HSL hsl(0, 2%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 4%, 70%.
Why is Bastion Grey #4d4a4a effective for dark mode interfaces?
Bastion Grey #4d4a4a provides a balanced dark backdrop that is less harsh than pure black, reducing eye strain while maintaining high readability. It achieves an impressive 8.8:1 contrast ratio with white text, ensuring your interface meets modern accessibility standards for comfortable long-term viewing.
Is Bastion Grey readable on white or black?
Bastion Grey has a 8.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.