#4A4448

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #4A4448?

RGB(74, 68, 72), HSL(320.0, 4.2%, 27.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 8.1%, 2.7%, 71.0%).

Q: Does #4A4448 meet WCAG contrast on white?

9.5:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#4A4448 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 74, 68, 72, in HSL 320.0°, 4.2%, 27.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 8.1%, 2.7%, 71.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 7024 Graphite Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#4A4448

RGB

74, 68, 72

HSL

320.0, 4.2%, 27.8%

HSV

320.0, 8.1%, 29.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 8.1%, 2.7%, 71.0%

OKLCH

0.394 0.0104 337.8

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: RAL 7024 Graphite Grey

Color Psychology

Dark grays and charcoals project authority, formality, and sophisticated restraint. They are the color of graphite, storm clouds, and evening suits, carrying weight without the absolute finality of black. These tones suggest seriousness and expertise tempered by subtle warmth.

Design Usage

Dark gray is the preferred text color over pure black for reducing eye strain on light backgrounds. It serves as the standard dark-mode surface color in Material Design and other major design systems. Pair it with a single vivid accent color for a minimal, high-impact visual hierarchy.