analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#424D48 — Graphite
#424D48 is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 153° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #424D48
- f7f8f7
- dde2e0
- c4cdc9
- abb7b2
- 91a29a
- 788c83
- 62736b
- 4c5a54
- 37403c
- 212724
- 0c0e0d
Color schemes using #424D48
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#424D48 FAQ
What color is #424D48?
#424D48 is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 153 degrees, 8% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #424D48?
#424D48 is rgb(66, 77, 72) in RGB, hsl(153, 8%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 6%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #424D48?
White text on this background reaches 8.8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.39:1.
What colors go well with #424D48?
Its direct complement is #4D4247. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D424D and #4D4242 gives you contrast without the vibration.