#4B5953 color
The hex color #4B5953 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.4% red, 34.9% green and 32.5% blue (75, 89, 83).
Its hue angle is 154°, with 9% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 65% black.
The closest named color is All Nighter (#455454), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.36:1).
#4B5953 color codes
| HEX | #4B5953 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(75, 89, 83) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.4%, 34.9%, 32.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(154, 9%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(154, 16%, 35%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 7%, 65%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.49, -6.81, 1.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.49, 7, 166.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.035, 9.265, 9.547) | |
| Decimal | 4938067 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4B5953, 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 #4B5953 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4B5953 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.85:1 | 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 #4B5953 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#585753Protanopia
no red cones#565553Deuteranopia
no green cones#485957Tritanopia
no blue cones#565656Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4b5953; }
.text { color: #4b5953; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4b5953; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(75 89 83 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4b5953, #4b5859); }
Similar colors
#455454All Nighter#475c5dWoodland Night#555d50Ebony#4a5d5fStill Waters Run Deep#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#3c4f4eNight Watch#495252Dark as Night#555b59Crucible
Questions
- What color is #4B5953?
- #4B5953 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color All Nighter. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4B5953?
- The RGB value is 75, 89, 83: 75 red, 89 green and 83 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4B5953?
- The complementary color is #594B51, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4B5953?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 and white text 7.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.