#4E4446 Hex Color
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Dark mauve at its dustiest. The hex code #4e4446 sits between pink and brown with heavy gray undertones, so it reads gloomy and serious instead of sweet. Its low saturation makes it a solid dominant base for moody UI backgrounds and nightlife branding. White text passes AA on it at roughly 9.4:1 contrast. It also flatters similar brown shades like deep taupe and muted rose.
Questions about #4e4446
What is #4e4446 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e4446 is rgb(78, 68, 70), in HSL hsl(348, 7%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 10%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4e4446?
Pair #4e4446 with dusty rose, deep teal, or warm cream; its gray undertones keep those combinations grounded. Sage green also works, since it contrasts the pink undertone without adding brightness.
Is #4e4446 readable on white or black?
#4e4446 has a 9.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.23:1 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.