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Fuscous Gray

#4D4D4D aka “Paramount Gray” by Paramount+

Fuscous Gray is a warm dark color with the hex code #4D4D4D. Also known as "Paramount Gray" by Paramount+ . This muted hue can be represented as RGB 77, 77, 77 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 70% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color. Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.

Fuscous Gray color values

HEX
#4D4D4D
RGB
77, 77, 77
HSL
0°, 0%, 30%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 70

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Fuscous Gray sits at 0° on the color wheel with 0% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Fuscous Gray is rendered as rgb(77, 77, 77), where the red channel dominates at 77, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. Low saturation at this depth produces the kind of sophisticated, near-neutral dark that works for application shells, sidebars, and dark-mode base layers.

For print, Fuscous Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 0M 0Y 70K. A substantial black component (70%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Paramount Gray.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Fuscous Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4D4D4D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 77, 77, 77;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#4D4D4D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 70%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(77, 77, 77)
rgba(77, 77, 77, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using Fuscous Gray

1 brand uses this color in their identity

Paramount+

Entertainment • In-house Paramount

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4D4D4D?
#4D4D4D is Fuscous Gray, a warm dark color with RGB values of 77, 77, 77. It has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4D4D4D?
The RGB color code for #4D4D4D is rgb(77, 77, 77). This means it contains 77 red, 77 green, and 77 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Fuscous Gray a warm or cool color?
Fuscous Gray (#4D4D4D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4D4D4D in CSS?
You can use #4D4D4D in CSS with: background-color: #4D4D4D; or color: #4D4D4D; or as an RGB value: rgb(77, 77, 77). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 0%, 70%.

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