#4A5E46 color
The hex color #4A5E46 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29% red, 36.9% green and 27.5% blue (74, 94, 70).
Its hue angle is 110°, with 15% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Muddy Olive (#4B5D46), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.05:1).
#4A5E46 color codes
| HEX | #4A5E46 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(74, 94, 70) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29%, 36.9%, 27.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(110, 15%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(110, 26%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 26%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.67, -12.83, 11.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.67, 17.12, 138.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.932, 9.903, 7.287) | |
| Decimal | 4873798 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4A5E46, 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 #4A5E46 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4A5E46 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.98:1 | 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 #4A5E46 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#605a45Protanopia
no red cones#5c5847Deuteranopia
no green cones#495c57Tritanopia
no blue cones#595959Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4a5e46; }
.text { color: #4a5e46; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4a5e46; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(74 94 70 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4a5e46, #465e4e); }
Similar colors
#4b5d46Muddy Olive#49583eHeavy Green#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#3b593aFicus#3a533dHighlander#415b36Turf#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#445533Zen Garden Olive
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #4A5E46?
- #4A5E46 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 #4A5E46?
- The RGB value is 74, 94, 70: 74 red, 94 green and 70 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4A5E46?
- The complementary color is #5A465E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4A5E46?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.98:1 and white text 7.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.