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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E4A41 — Graphite
#4E4A41 is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 42° 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 #4E4A41
- f8f8f7
- e3e1dd
- cdcac4
- b8b4aa
- a39d90
- 8d8777
- 746e61
- 5b564c
- 413e36
- 272621
- 0e0d0c
Color schemes using #4E4A41
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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#4E4A41 FAQ
What color is #4E4A41?
#4E4A41 is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 9% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E4A41?
#4E4A41 is rgb(78, 74, 65) in RGB, hsl(42, 9%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 17%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E4A41?
White text on this background reaches 8.82:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.38:1.
What colors go well with #4E4A41?
Its direct complement is #41454E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #414B4E and #44414E gives you contrast without the vibration.