#4B4E2E color
The hex color #4B4E2E is a dark, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.4% red, 30.6% green and 18% blue (75, 78, 46).
Its hue angle is 66°, with 26% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow and 69% 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 8.65:1).
#4B4E2E color codes
| HEX | #4B4E2E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(75, 78, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.4%, 30.6%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(66, 26%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(66, 41%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 41%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.13, -7.05, 18.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.13, 19.84, 110.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.119, 7.142, 3.64) | |
| Decimal | 4935214 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4B4E2E, 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 #4B4E2E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4B4E2E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | 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 #4B4E2E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#524b2cProtanopia
no red cones#524c2fDeuteranopia
no green cones#4f4b46Tritanopia
no blue cones#4c4c4cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4b4e2e; }
.text { color: #4b4e2e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4b4e2e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(75 78 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4b4e2e, #3b4e2e); }
Similar colors
#4f4d32Jungle King#4b5338Broccoli Green#4d503cKelp#4e4b35Olive Leaf#4b5320Army Green#585d40Cypress#445533Zen Garden Olive#595d45Tree of Life
Questions
- What color is #4B4E2E?
- #4B4E2E 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 #4B4E2E?
- The RGB value is 75, 78, 46: 75 red, 78 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4B4E2E?
- The complementary color is #312E4E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4B4E2E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 and white text 8.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.