analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4D4E5C — Graphite
#4D4E5C is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 236° 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.
#4d4e5c
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #4D4E5C
- f7f7f8
- dddde3
- c4c4cd
- aaabb8
- 9092a3
- 77788d
- 616274
- 4c4d5b
- 363741
- 212127
- 0c0c0e
Color schemes using #4D4E5C
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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#4D4E5C FAQ
What color is #4D4E5C?
#4D4E5C is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 236 degrees, 9% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4D4E5C?
#4D4E5C is rgb(77, 78, 92) in RGB, hsl(236, 9%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 15%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4D4E5C?
White text on this background reaches 8.2:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.56:1.
What colors go well with #4D4E5C?
Its direct complement is #5C5B4D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C534D and #555C4D gives you contrast without the vibration.