#4F4D51 Hex Color
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Perle Noir is a muted, deep charcoal sitting comfortably between grey and black. It feels restrained, offering a professional foundation without the harshness of pure black. This shade works well for interface backgrounds because it provides strong contrast for white typography. The hex code for this neutral color is #4f4d51.
Questions about Perle Noir
What is the hex code for Perle Noir?
Perle Noir is #4f4d51. In RGB that is rgb(79, 77, 81), in HSL hsl(270, 3%, 31%) and in CMYK 2%, 5%, 0%, 68%.
How does Perle Noir (#4f4d51) compare to standard black for text?
Perle Noir provides a softer, more readable contrast against light backgrounds than pure black because it avoids the harsh visual vibration of absolute darkness. Designers often prefer this charcoal shade for body text and interface elements to reduce eye strain during extended reading.
What colors pair well with the #4f4d51 charcoal tone?
Because #4f4d51 is a neutral, deep charcoal, it works beautifully with crisp whites for high-contrast UI work or muted sage and dusty blue for a calming, professional palette. It also holds its own alongside warm metallic accents like gold or copper for branding applications.
Is Perle Noir readable on white or black?
Perle Noir has a 8.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.