#4E6463 Hex Color

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This muted, dusty cyan leans heavily into grey, offering a moody and understated presence. Because of its desaturated, matte quality, #4e6463 works best as a balanced background for modern UI or tech branding. White text maintains excellent readability against this shade, meeting WCAG AA standards easily. Use it to ground bright accent colors without overwhelming your palette. The hex code is #4e6463.

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What is #4e6463 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #4e6463 is rgb(78, 100, 99), in HSL hsl(177, 12%, 35%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 1%, 61%.

What colors pair well with the #4e6463 hex color?

#4e6463 works beautifully when paired with warm, organic neutrals like cream or sand to balance its cool, grey undertones. For a more sophisticated, high-contrast look, combine it with crisp white text or deep charcoal accents to anchor your design palette effectively.

Is #4e6463 readable on white or black?

#4e6463 has a 6.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.

#4E6463 Hex Color

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