#4A5B47 color
The hex color #4A5B47 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29% red, 35.7% green and 27.8% blue (74, 91, 71).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 12% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Muddy Olive (#4B5D46), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.3:1).
#4A5B47 color codes
| HEX | #4A5B47 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(74, 91, 71) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29%, 35.7%, 27.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 12%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 22%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 22%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.73, -10.91, 9.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.73, 14.41, 139.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.702, 9.393, 7.367) | |
| Decimal | 4873031 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4A5B47, 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 #4A5B47 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4A5B47 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.88:1 | 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 #4A5B47 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5c5746Protanopia
no red cones#595648Deuteranopia
no green cones#495a55Tritanopia
no blue cones#565656Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4a5b47; }
.text { color: #4a5b47; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4a5b47; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(74 91 71 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4a5b47, #475b4e); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #4A5B47?
- #4A5B47 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Muddy Olive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4A5B47?
- The RGB value is 74, 91, 71: 74 red, 91 green and 71 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4A5B47?
- The complementary color is #58475B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4A5B47?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 and white text 7.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.