#4E5349 Hex Color
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Dark grey with a muted lime undertone, #4e5349 sits in that murky space between green and charcoal. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a gloomy, grounded feel, which suits moody game UIs, energy drink branding, and nature-themed backgrounds. Use it as a base for white text, since contrast hits about 7.9:1, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with burnt orange or pale sage to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #4e5349
What is #4e5349 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e5349 is rgb(78, 83, 73), in HSL hsl(90, 6%, 31%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 12%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #4e5349?
Burnt orange, pale sage, and warm cream all flatter #4e5349. The orange adds contrast and energy, while lighter greens and creams keep the pairing from feeling muddy or flat.
Is #4e5349 warm or cool?
#4e5349 leans neutral with a faint warm cast from its green undertones. The heavy gray mixed in mutes most of that warmth, so it reads more earthy than cool.
Is #4e5349 readable on white or black?
#4e5349 has a 7.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.