#4E5656 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty cyan with heavy grey undertones, this color carries a serious and mysterious presence. It serves as an excellent neutral for dark-mode UI designs, providing a stable foundation for crisp white text. Because white text creates a 7.5:1 contrast ratio against this background, accessibility remains clear for users. The hex code for this shade is #4e5656.
Questions about #4e5656
What is #4e5656 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e5656 is rgb(78, 86, 86), in HSL hsl(180, 5%, 32%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 0%, 66%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the grey-cyan tone of #4e5656?
Because of its muted nature, #4e5656 pairs beautifully with soft cream or off-white tones to maintain readability. For accent colors, it harmonizes well with muted terracotta or deep navy to create a sophisticated, professional color scheme.
Is #4e5656 readable on white or black?
#4e5656 has a 7.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.