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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4B4E41 — Graphite
#4B4E41 is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 74° 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.
#4b4e41
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Tints and shades of #4B4E41
- f8f8f7
- e1e3dd
- cbcdc4
- b5b8aa
- 9ea390
- 888d77
- 707461
- 575b4c
- 3f4136
- 262721
- 0d0e0c
Color schemes using #4B4E41
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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#4B4E41 FAQ
What color is #4B4E41?
#4B4E41 is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 74 degrees, 9% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4B4E41?
#4B4E41 is rgb(75, 78, 65) in RGB, hsl(74, 9%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 17%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B4E41?
White text on this background reaches 8.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.47:1.
What colors go well with #4B4E41?
Its direct complement is #44414E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #41444E and #4A414E gives you contrast without the vibration.