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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4D5C56 — Graphite
#4D5C56 is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 156° 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.
#4d5c56
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Tints and shades of #4D5C56
- f7f8f7
- dde3e0
- c4cdc9
- aab8b2
- 90a39b
- 778d84
- 61746d
- 4c5b55
- 36413d
- 212725
- 0c0e0d
Color schemes using #4D5C56
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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#4D5C56 FAQ
What color is #4D5C56?
#4D5C56 is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 156 degrees, 9% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4D5C56?
#4D5C56 is rgb(77, 92, 86) in RGB, hsl(156, 9%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 7%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4D5C56?
White text on this background reaches 7.05:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.98:1.
What colors go well with #4D5C56?
Its direct complement is #5C4D53. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C4D5A and #5C4E4D gives you contrast without the vibration.