#4D5147 Hex Color
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#4d5147 acts as a grounded, dark olive shade that leans heavily into grey. Its desaturated character makes it a sophisticated choice for moody UI backgrounds or nature-focused branding where bright greens feel too aggressive. Because it is so muted, you might be curious about mixing gray to achieve similar tones. White text remains highly readable against this dark, dependable hex code.
Questions about #4d5147
What is #4d5147 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d5147 is rgb(77, 81, 71), in HSL hsl(84, 7%, 30%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 12%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #4d5147?
Is #4d5147 suitable for web text?
#4d5147 is dark enough to serve as a reliable base for light-colored text. When using white or very pale off-white typography, this shade provides excellent readability and creates a much softer, more approachable feel than harsh black.
Is #4d5147 readable on white or black?
#4d5147 has a 8.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.