#4C4636 color
The hex color #4C4636 is a dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 27.5% green and 21.2% blue (76, 70, 54).
Its hue angle is 44°, with 17% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 29% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Olive Leaf (#4E4B35), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.39:1).
#4C4636 color codes
| HEX | #4C4636 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 70, 54) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 27.5%, 21.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 17%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(44, 29%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 29%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.87, -0.46, 10.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.87, 10.59, 92.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.837, 6.183, 4.375) | |
| Decimal | 4998710 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C4636, 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 #4C4636 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4C4636 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | 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 #4C4636 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4a4535Protanopia
no red cones#4b4736Deuteranopia
no green cones#504342Tritanopia
no blue cones#464646Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c4636; }
.text { color: #4c4636; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c4636; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 70 54 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c4636, #474c36); }
Similar colors
#4e4b35Olive Leaf#49463fWhiskey and Wine#46473eHeavy Metal#473e23Madras#4f4d32Jungle King#44413cDeepest Nightmare#57534bMasala#483c32Taupe
Questions
- What color is #4C4636?
- #4C4636 is a dark, grayish orange, closest to the named color Olive Leaf. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C4636?
- The RGB value is 76, 70, 54: 76 red, 70 green and 54 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C4636?
- The complementary color is #363C4C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C4636?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 and white text 9.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.