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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4D424A — Graphite
#4D424A is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 316° 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 #4D424A
- f8f7f8
- e2dde1
- cdc4ca
- b7abb4
- a2919d
- 8c7887
- 73626f
- 5a4c56
- 40373e
- 272126
- 0e0c0d
Color schemes using #4D424A
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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#4D424A FAQ
What color is #4D424A?
#4D424A is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 316 degrees, 8% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4D424A?
#4D424A is rgb(77, 66, 74) in RGB, hsl(316, 8%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 4%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4D424A?
White text on this background reaches 9.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.19:1.
What colors go well with #4D424A?
Its direct complement is #424D45. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #444D42 and #424D4A gives you contrast without the vibration.