#4E5452 Hex Color
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Reach for #4e5452 when a dark interface needs grey that isn’t flat black. This dark grey carries a faint green undertone and a dim, restrained mood. The hex code works best as a dominant background color, and it pairs well with warm brass or muted terracotta accents. White text sits comfortably on it at roughly 7.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #4e5452
What is #4e5452 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e5452 is rgb(78, 84, 82), in HSL hsl(160, 4%, 32%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 2%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #4e5452?
Warm, earthy accents flatter #4e5452 best, since brass, ochre, and muted terracotta play against its cool green undertone and keep large grey surfaces from feeling flat. Cooler blues tend to dull it.
Is #4e5452 readable on white or black?
#4e5452 has a 7.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.71:1 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.