#4D5C65 Hex Color
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A dim, grayed-out blue that sits one step from slate. The low saturation keeps #4d5c65 subdued, so it reads as steady rather than sad. It earns its keep as a dark mode background or a supporting tone, especially in finance and security interfaces, and white text clears WCAG AA against it at about 6.9:1. Watch large flat areas, where it can turn muddy. A muted coral accent breaks the gloom.
Questions about #4d5c65
What is #4d5c65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d5c65 is rgb(77, 92, 101), in HSL hsl(203, 13%, 35%) and in CMYK 24%, 9%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #4d5c65?
Warm, muted accents like dusty coral, terracotta, or cream lift #4d5c65 out of its gloom. For a quieter scheme, pair it with sage or pale sand tones that share its low saturation.
Is #4d5c65 readable on white or black?
#4d5c65 has a 6.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.