#4A6E5A color
The hex color #4A6E5A is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29% red, 43.1% green and 35.3% blue (74, 110, 90).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 20% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is June Ivy (#416858), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.72:1).
#4A6E5A color codes
| HEX | #4A6E5A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(74, 110, 90) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29%, 43.1%, 35.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 20%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 33%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 0%, 18%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.28, -17.56, 7.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.28, 18.94, 157.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.245, 13.345, 11.707) | |
| Decimal | 4877914 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4A6E5A, 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 #4A6E5A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.72:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4A6E5A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.72:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #4A6E5A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6d6959Protanopia
no red cones#67655bDeuteranopia
no green cones#436e68Tritanopia
no blue cones#666666Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4a6e5a; }
.text { color: #4a6e5a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4a6e5a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(74 110 90 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4a6e5a, #4a6e6c); }
Similar colors
#416858June Ivy#3d6c54Toad King#5b6f55Cactus#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#317362Nordic Forest#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#337766Majorelle Gardens#276757Terrestrial
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #4A6E5A?
- #4A6E5A is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color June Ivy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4A6E5A?
- The RGB value is 74, 110, 90: 74 red, 110 green and 90 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4A6E5A?
- The complementary color is #6E4A5E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4A6E5A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.67:1 and white text 5.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.