#4F5153 Hex Color

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#4f5153 is a dark, muted grey with a faint cool undertone and low saturation. Its ashy surface creates a serious, restrained mood suited to interfaces, typography, architecture, and moody layouts. Use it as a strong supporting tone or dark background, then add white text for clear contrast. The hex code is #4f5153.

Questions about #4f5153

What is #4f5153 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f5153 is rgb(79, 81, 83), in HSL hsl(210, 2%, 32%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4f5153?
#4f5153 pairs well with muted sage, dusty mauve, and warm off-white accents because its low saturation leaves room for gentle contrast. Keep those lighter tones for text, controls, or small highlights rather than equal visual weight.
Is #4f5153 readable on white or black?
#4f5153 has a 7.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.