#4E4D4A Hex Color
A grounded and versatile dark charcoal
This dark, dusty charcoal sits firmly on the neutral spectrum. With its heavy, desaturated presence, #4e4d4a works best as a moody background or a grounding anchor in professional interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it remains highly readable even at small sizes. Pair this hex code with muted ochre or dusty blue for a sophisticated, balanced palette that avoids feeling washed out.
Questions about #4e4d4a
What is #4e4d4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e4d4a is rgb(78, 77, 74), in HSL hsl(45, 3%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 5%, 69%.
What colors pair best with #4e4d4a?
#4e4d4a works exceptionally well when paired with muted ochre or dusty blue tones to create a balanced, professional palette. These combinations prevent the dark charcoal from appearing too harsh while maintaining a clean, sophisticated aesthetic for UI backgrounds.
Is #4e4d4a a good choice for text against a white background?
#4e4d4a is an excellent choice for body text or interface elements that require strong readability against a white background. Its dark, desaturated nature provides significant contrast, making it a safer and softer alternative to pure black in digital design.
Is #4e4d4a readable on white or black?
#4e4d4a has a 8.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.