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#4E4D5C — Graphite

#4E4D5C is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 244° 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 #4E4D5C

Color schemes using #4E4D5C

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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#4E4D5C FAQ

What color is #4E4D5C?

#4E4D5C is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 244 degrees, 9% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #4E4D5C?

#4E4D5C is rgb(78, 77, 92) in RGB, hsl(244, 9%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 16%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #4E4D5C?

White text on this background reaches 8.27:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.54:1.

What colors go well with #4E4D5C?

Its direct complement is #5B5C4D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C554D and #535C4D gives you contrast without the vibration.