#484C32 color
The hex color #484C32 is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 28.2% red, 29.8% green and 19.6% blue (72, 76, 50).
Its hue angle is 69°, with 21% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Broccoli Green (#4B5338), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.92:1).
#484C32 color codes
| HEX | #484C32 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(72, 76, 50) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(28.2%, 29.8%, 19.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 21%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(69, 34%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 34%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.29, -6.63, 14.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.29, 16.36, 113.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.833, 6.777, 4.018) | |
| Decimal | 4738098 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #484C32, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #484C32 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #484C32 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #484C32 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#504930Protanopia
no red cones#4f4a33Deuteranopia
no green cones#4b4945Tritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #484c32; }
.text { color: #484c32; }
.border { border: 2px solid #484c32; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(72 76 50 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #484c32, #3b4c32); }
Similar colors
#4b5338Broccoli Green#4d503cKelp#4f4d32Jungle King#4e4b35Olive Leaf#424f3bHōjicha#49583eHeavy Green#585d40Cypress#445533Zen Garden Olive
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #484C32?
- #484C32 is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Broccoli Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #484C32?
- The RGB value is 72, 76, 50: 72 red, 76 green and 50 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #484C32?
- The complementary color is #36324C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #484C32?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 and white text 8.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.