#4A4F48

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #4A4F48?

RGB(74, 79, 72), HSL(102.9, 4.6%, 29.6%), CMYK(6.3%, 0.0%, 8.9%, 69.0%).

Q: Does #4A4F48 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.39:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#4A4F48 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 74, 79, 72, in HSL 102.9°, 4.6%, 29.6%, and in CMYK 6.3%, 0.0%, 8.9%, 69.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 7010 Tarpaulin Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#4A4F48

RGB

74, 79, 72

HSL

102.9, 4.6%, 29.6%

HSV

102.9, 8.9%, 31.0%

CMYK

6.3%, 0.0%, 8.9%, 69.0%

OKLCH

0.4207 0.0131 136.6

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7010 Tarpaulin 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.