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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E4149 — Graphite
#4E4149 is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 323° 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 #4E4149
- f8f7f8
- e3dde1
- cdc4ca
- b8aab3
- a3909c
- 8d7785
- 74616d
- 5b4c55
- 41363d
- 272125
- 0e0c0d
Color schemes using #4E4149
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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#4E4149 FAQ
What color is #4E4149?
#4E4149 is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 323 degrees, 9% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E4149?
#4E4149 is rgb(78, 65, 73) in RGB, hsl(323, 9%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 6%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E4149?
White text on this background reaches 9.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.18:1.
What colors go well with #4E4149?
Its direct complement is #414E46. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #424E41 and #414E4C gives you contrast without the vibration.