#4D4D52 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #4d4d52 is a neutral gray with a faint cool undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces and product designs a serious, restrained feel without black’s starkness. Use it as a supporting background or for large typography, pairing it with warm white or muted brass. The hex code #4d4d52 supports white text at about an 8.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #4d4d52
What is #4d4d52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d4d52 is rgb(77, 77, 82), in HSL hsl(240, 3%, 31%) and in CMYK 6%, 6%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #4d4d52?
#4d4d52 pairs well with warm white, muted brass, and pale blue accents, which soften its cool, restrained character while preserving a polished look for interfaces, packaging, editorial layouts, and product photography.
Does #4d4d52 read as warm or cool?
#4d4d52 reads as a cool neutral gray because its slight blue-violet undertone shifts it away from warm taupe or greige, while its low saturation keeps the effect subtle rather than icy or strongly colored.
Is #4d4d52 readable on white or black?
#4d4d52 has a 8.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.