#4E666F Hex Color
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#4e666f is a dark, muted cyan with gray undertones and a matte, weathered look. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood without feeling harsh. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or moody interfaces, paired with warm white or copper. White text offers about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #4e666f
What is #4e666f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e666f is rgb(78, 102, 111), in HSL hsl(196, 17%, 37%) and in CMYK 30%, 8%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4e666f?
Is #4e666f a warm or cool color?
#4e666f reads as a cool color because its cyan base and gray undertones outweigh its low saturation, creating a reserved, weathered mood rather than a bright or energetic tone. It works well for technology, aerospace, dashboards, and other interfaces needing a calm supporting tone.
Is #4e666f readable on white or black?
#4e666f has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.