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#4D5C58 — Graphite

#4D5C58 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.

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Tints and shades of #4D5C58

Color schemes using #4D5C58

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#4D5C58 FAQ

What color is #4D5C58?

#4D5C58 is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 164 degrees, 9% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #4D5C58?

#4D5C58 is rgb(77, 92, 88) in RGB, hsl(164, 9%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 4%, 64%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #4D5C58?

White text on this background reaches 7.03:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.99:1.

What colors go well with #4D5C58?

Its direct complement is #5C4D51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C4D58 and #5C504D gives you contrast without the vibration.