Color #4E434B Color / Colour Code #4E434B
This page shows the hex color code for color #4e434b (#4E434B). The colour is a pink 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 #4E434B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#4E434B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 286, 316, and 346 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 316, 76, and 196 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #4E434B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 316 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 316 to 1 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 316 with its complement at 136 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 #4E434B
Lightness variations at hue 316 and 8% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #4E434B
Design Use Cases for #4E434B
Neutral Foundation Color
#4E434B 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
#4E434B at 28% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its pink character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Playfulness & Compassion
#4E434B is in the pink range (hue 316). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #4E434B (hue 316) to its complement at hue 136. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 346. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4e434b, #424d45);
CSS Code for #4E434B
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About Color #4E434B (#4E434B)
#4E434B is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 78 red, 67 green, and 75 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 316 degrees with 8% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #4E434B is 71/255 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, 4% yellow, and 69% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #4E434B against white is 9.42:1 and against black is 2.23:1. 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 #424D45 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #4E434B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4A424D and #4D4244, 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 #4E434B?
- #4E434B is Color #4E434B, a pink color (colour) with RGB(78, 67, 75), HSL(316, 8%, 28%), and CMYK(0%, 14%, 4%, 69%). Its perceived brightness is 71/255.
- Is #4E434B accessible for text?
- Against white, #4E434B has a contrast ratio of 9.42:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.23:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #4E434B?
- The complementary colour is #424D45 (hue 136). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4A424D and #4D4244. The triadic palette adds #4A4D42 and #424A4D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #4E434B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #4e434b; or rgb(78, 67, 75); or hsl(316, 8%, 28%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 316 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.