Color #4D4244 Color / Colour Code #4D4244
This page shows the hex color code for color #4d4244 (#4D4244). The colour is a red tone with 8% saturation and 28% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #4D4244 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#4D4244 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 319, 349, and 19 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 349, 109, and 229 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #4D4244
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 349 and saturation at 8%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 349 to 34 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 349 with its complement at 169 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #4D4244
Lightness variations at hue 349 and 8% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #4D4244
Design Use Cases for #4D4244
Neutral Foundation Color
#4D4244 has almost no saturation (8%), making it an excellent neutral. Use it for page backgrounds, card surfaces, divider lines, and any element that should recede visually. Neutrals like this form the foundation of every professional design system.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#4D4244 at 28% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its red character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#4D4244 falls in the red spectrum (hue 349). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #4D4244 (hue 349) to its complement at hue 169. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 19. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4d4244, #424d4b);
CSS Code for #4D4244
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About Color #4D4244 (#4D4244)
#4D4244 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 77 red, 66 green, and 68 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 349 degrees with 8% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #4D4244 is 70/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 12% yellow, and 70% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #4D4244 against white is 9.64:1 and against black is 2.18:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #424D4B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #4D4244. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4D4249 and #4D4542, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #4D4244?
- #4D4244 is Color #4D4244, a red color (colour) with RGB(77, 66, 68), HSL(349, 8%, 28%), and CMYK(0%, 14%, 12%, 70%). Its perceived brightness is 70/255.
- Is #4D4244 accessible for text?
- Against white, #4D4244 has a contrast ratio of 9.64:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.18:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #4D4244?
- The complementary colour is #424D4B (hue 169). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4D4249 and #4D4542. The triadic palette adds #444D42 and #42444D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #4D4244 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #4d4244; or rgb(77, 66, 68); or hsl(349, 8%, 28%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 349 8% 28%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.