#4C4A35 color
The hex color #4C4A35 is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 29% green and 20.8% blue (76, 74, 53).
Its hue angle is 55°, with 18% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 30% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Olive Leaf (#4E4B35), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.98:1).
#4C4A35 color codes
| HEX | #4C4A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 74, 53) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 29%, 20.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(55, 18%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(55, 30%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 30%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.09, -3.11, 12.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.09, 13.25, 103.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.072, 6.691, 4.339) | |
| Decimal | 4999733 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C4A35, 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 #4C4A35 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4C4A35 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | 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 #4C4A35 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e4834Protanopia
no red cones#4f4a36Deuteranopia
no green cones#4f4744Tritanopia
no blue cones#494949Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c4a35; }
.text { color: #4c4a35; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c4a35; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 74 53 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c4a35, #424c35); }
Similar colors
#4e4b35Olive Leaf#4f4d32Jungle King#4d503cKelp#46473eHeavy Metal#473e23Madras#4b5338Broccoli Green#5f5537Olive Bark#49463fWhiskey and Wine
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #4C4A35?
- #4C4A35 is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Olive Leaf. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C4A35?
- The RGB value is 76, 74, 53: 76 red, 74 green and 53 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C4A35?
- The complementary color is #35374C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C4A35?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 and white text 8.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.