#4B685D color
The hex color #4B685D is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.4% red, 40.8% green and 36.5% blue (75, 104, 93).
Its hue angle is 157°, with 16% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is June Ivy (#416858), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.11:1).
#4B685D color codes
| HEX | #4B685D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(75, 104, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.4%, 40.8%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(157, 16%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(157, 28%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 11%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.51, -13.22, 2.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.51, 13.5, 168.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.827, 12.186, 12.188) | |
| Decimal | 4941917 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4B685D, 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 #4B685D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.11:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4B685D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.11:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.44:1 | 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 #4B685D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#66645cProtanopia
no red cones#61605eDeuteranopia
no green cones#446865Tritanopia
no blue cones#626262Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4b685d; }
.text { color: #4b685d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4b685d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(75 104 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4b685d, #4b6468); }
Similar colors
#416858June Ivy#556962Dark Forest#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a5b52Iridescent#3e594cPlantation#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#405e5cRosemary#366d68Deep Pool Teal
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #4B685D?
- #4B685D is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color June Ivy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4B685D?
- The RGB value is 75, 104, 93: 75 red, 104 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4B685D?
- The complementary color is #684B56, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4B685D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.44:1 and white text 6.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.