#4F4B4A Hex Color
Moody charcoal with warm depth
Dark and heavily muted, #4f4b4a is a charcoal gray with subtle warm brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel for interfaces, typography, and architecture. Use it as a dark-mode background or supporting tone, with white text for about 8.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #4f4b4a.
Questions about #4f4b4a
What is #4f4b4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f4b4a is rgb(79, 75, 74), in HSL hsl(12, 3%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 6%, 69%.
Does #4f4b4a read as a warm or cool gray?
#4f4b4a reads as a warm charcoal because its neutral gray base carries a subtle brown undertone, giving the shade a grounded feel rather than the crisp, cool impression of blue-leaning gray.
What colors pair well with #4f4b4a?
#4f4b4a pairs well with warm off-whites, muted terracotta, dusty rose, and soft sage, creating gentle contrast while preserving its grounded, low-key character in interiors, interfaces, and editorial color palettes. Use brighter accents sparingly to avoid a harsh result.
Is #4f4b4a readable on white or black?
#4f4b4a has a 8.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.