#4D5963 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #4d5963 is a blue-gray with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its matte, shadowed appearance suggests seriousness and reliability without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, technology, government, or security interfaces. The hex code #4d5963 supports white text at about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #4d5963
What is #4d5963 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d5963 is rgb(77, 89, 99), in HSL hsl(207, 13%, 35%) and in CMYK 22%, 10%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #4d5963?
Does #4d5963 read as warm or cool?
#4d5963 reads as a cool blue-gray because its low-saturation base leans blue rather than yellow or red. Its ashy, matte quality keeps that coolness subtle, making it feel calm, serious, and dependable instead of bright or icy.
Where does #4d5963 work best?
#4d5963 works best as a supporting color in finance, technology, government, and security interfaces, where its restrained blue-gray tone adds structure without competing with data or primary calls to action. Use it for navigation, panels, borders, or secondary surfaces.
Is #4d5963 readable on white or black?
#4d5963 has a 7.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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.