#4F474C Hex Color

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Barely magenta at first glance, #4f474c reads as a dark, dusty plum gray. Its low saturation and deep value make it a solid dominant base for dark mode UI, nightlife branding, and cosmetics packaging. It flatters muted rose and warm gold more than pure white, which can wash it out. White text hits about 9:1 contrast on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable.

Questions about #4f474c

What is #4f474c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f474c is rgb(79, 71, 76), in HSL hsl(323, 5%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 4%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #4f474c?
Muted rose, warm gold, and dusty lavender all sit well against #4f474c, since its low saturation lets softer tones lead. Harsh brights and plain white tend to flatten it.
Is #4f474c readable on white or black?
#4f474c has a 8.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.33:1 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.