#4D4C4C Hex Color
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This dark, dusty charcoal provides a sturdy foundation for minimal design systems. Because #4d4c4c is highly desaturated, it avoids the muddy appearance of warmer greys. Pair it with crisp white text to utilize its strong contrast ratio of 8.6:1 for optimal readability. The hex code for this neutral shade is #4d4c4c, which functions best as a professional, grounding background color in modern user interfaces.
Questions about #4d4c4c
What is #4d4c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d4c4c is rgb(77, 76, 76), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 70%.
Is #4d4c4c considered a warm or cool grey?
This shade is highly desaturated and neutral, which allows it to sit comfortably between warm and cool spectrums without looking muddy. It provides a sturdy, grounding foundation that adapts well to nearly any color palette or design style.
Is #4d4c4c readable on white or black?
#4d4c4c has a 8.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.