#4E555B Hex Color
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This muted, slate-like grey sits at the intersection of serious and restrained. Because #4e555b lacks high chroma, it functions as a reliable neutral that avoids the harshness of pure black. Use this shade as a grounding background for technology or law enforcement interfaces. It supports white text exceptionally well, offering strong readability without straining the viewer’s eyes during long periods of engagement.
Questions about #4e555b
What is #4e555b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e555b is rgb(78, 85, 91), in HSL hsl(208, 8%, 33%) and in CMYK 14%, 7%, 0%, 64%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why is #4e555b effective for UI design?
#4e555b serves as an excellent neutral because it lacks the harsh intensity of pure black while maintaining enough depth to ground a layout. It supports white text exceptionally well, reducing visual fatigue during long periods of engagement.
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Is #4e555b readable on white or black?
#4e555b has a 7.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 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.