#4E4F51 Hex Color
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This dark grey provides a neutral, stable foundation with a flat, stony quality. It excels as a background for UI interfaces where white text remains crisp at an 8.2:1 contrast ratio. Because this shade stays understated, it works well in professional, minimalist layouts rather than expressive designs. The hex code for this muted tone is #4e4f51.
Questions about #4e4f51
What is #4e4f51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e4f51 is rgb(78, 79, 81), in HSL hsl(220, 2%, 31%) and in CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 68%.
What design aesthetic works best with #4e4f51?
#4e4f51 serves as an ideal anchor for professional, minimalist interfaces where clarity is the priority over expressive flair. Because it is a balanced, desaturated tone, it recedes visually, allowing primary call-to-action colors to pop effectively against it.
Is #4e4f51 readable on white or black?
#4e4f51 has a 8.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.