analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#424D4A — Graphite
#424D4A is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 164° 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.
#424d4a
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Tints and shades of #424D4A
- f7f8f8
- dde2e1
- c4cdca
- abb7b4
- 91a29d
- 788c87
- 62736f
- 4c5a56
- 37403e
- 212726
- 0c0e0d
Color schemes using #424D4A
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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#424D4A FAQ
What color is #424D4A?
#424D4A is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 164 degrees, 8% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #424D4A?
#424D4A is rgb(66, 77, 74) in RGB, hsl(164, 8%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 4%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #424D4A?
White text on this background reaches 8.78:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.39:1.
What colors go well with #424D4A?
Its direct complement is #4D4245. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D424A and #4D4442 gives you contrast without the vibration.