#4E6266 Hex Color
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#4e6266 is a dark, muted cyan with gray and blue-green undertones, and its hex code is #4e6266. Its low saturation creates a matte, ashy feel that suits serious interfaces, moody backgrounds, and supporting elements. Use it as a dominant dark base with white text, since its 6.4:1 contrast meets WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #4e6266
What is #4e6266 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e6266 is rgb(78, 98, 102), in HSL hsl(190, 13%, 35%) and in CMYK 24%, 4%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #4e6266?
The dark, gray-cyan base of #4e6266 pairs best with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and burgundy, adding contrast without making the palette feel bright or playful in digital products or identity work. Keep warmer hues to accents, borders, or calls to action.
Is #4e6266 readable on white or black?
#4e6266 has a 6.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.26:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.