#4A4D2D color
The hex color #4A4D2D is a dark, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29% red, 30.2% green and 17.6% blue (74, 77, 45).
Its hue angle is 66°, with 26% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 42% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Jungle King (#4F4D32), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.78:1).
#4A4D2D color codes
| HEX | #4A4D2D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(74, 77, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29%, 30.2%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(66, 26%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(66, 42%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 42%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.7, -7.05, 18.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.7, 19.88, 110.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.952, 6.953, 3.511) | |
| Decimal | 4869421 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4A4D2D, 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 #4A4D2D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4A4D2D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | 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 #4A4D2D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#514a2bProtanopia
no red cones#514b2eDeuteranopia
no green cones#4e4a45Tritanopia
no blue cones#4b4b4bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4a4d2d; }
.text { color: #4a4d2d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4a4d2d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(74 77 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4a4d2d, #3a4d2d); }
Similar colors
#4f4d32Jungle King#4b5338Broccoli Green#4d503cKelp#4e4b35Olive Leaf#4b5320Army Green#585d40Cypress#445533Zen Garden Olive#444411Alligator Gladiator
Questions
- What color is #4A4D2D?
- #4A4D2D is a dark, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Jungle King. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4A4D2D?
- The RGB value is 74, 77, 45: 74 red, 77 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4A4D2D?
- The complementary color is #302D4D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4A4D2D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 and white text 8.78:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.