#4E4640 Hex Color
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#4e4640 is a dark, ashy brown that sits close to gray. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a serious, grounded mood. Use it as a dominant base in moody or vintage layouts, with cream or terracotta for contrast. White text reads clearly on it at about 9.2:1, well past WCAG AA. The hex code fits coffee, craft, and organic branding, and pairs naturally with deeper brown tones.
Questions about #4e4640
What is #4e4640 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e4640 is rgb(78, 70, 64), in HSL hsl(26, 10%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 18%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4e4640?
Cream and soft terracotta lift #4e4640 out of the shadows, while muted sage keeps the palette earthy. For text, white works best, since contrast reaches about 9.2:1 and clears WCAG AA easily.
Does #4e4640 read warm or cool?
It reads warm, but only just. Red and yellow undertones are muted by the low saturation, so the brown leans ashy and gray, more somber than cozy.
Is #4e4640 readable on white or black?
#4e4640 has a 9.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.