#4E5A60 Hex Color
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This dusty, slate blue sits between gray and steel, offering a serious and grounded alternative to standard navies. Its low saturation makes it ideal for professional interfaces or backgrounds where you need stability without harshness. While it stands strong on its own, it pairs beautifully with muted mustards for contrast. The hex code for this color is #4e5a60, which offers enough contrast for readable white body text.
Questions about #4e5a60
What is #4e5a60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e5a60 is rgb(78, 90, 96), in HSL hsl(200, 10%, 34%) and in CMYK 19%, 6%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #4e5a60?
Muted warm tones like mustard or terracotta create the best contrast for this specific blue-gray. Because #4e5a60 is so desaturated and calm, these earthy accents prevent the design from feeling too cold or corporate.
Is #4e5a60 suitable for body text?
Yes, this shade is dark enough to maintain readability against a light background while appearing softer than a harsh, pure black. It provides a more sophisticated, lower-contrast look that is easier on the eyes for extended reading.
Is #4e5a60 readable on white or black?
#4e5a60 has a 7.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.