#4C5C49 color
The hex color #4C5C49 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 36.1% green and 28.6% blue (76, 92, 73).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 12% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Muddy Olive (#4B5D46), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.16:1).
#4C5C49 color codes
| HEX | #4C5C49 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 92, 73) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 36.1%, 28.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 12%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 21%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 21%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.25, -10.3, 8.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.25, 13.63, 139.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.01, 9.672, 7.747) | |
| Decimal | 5004361 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C5C49, 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 #4C5C49 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4C5C49 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | 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 #4C5C49 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5d5948Protanopia
no red cones#5b574aDeuteranopia
no green cones#4b5b57Tritanopia
no blue cones#585858Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c5c49; }
.text { color: #4c5c49; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c5c49; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 92 73 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c5c49, #495c50); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #4C5C49?
- #4C5C49 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Muddy Olive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C5C49?
- The RGB value is 76, 92, 73: 76 red, 92 green and 73 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C5C49?
- The complementary color is #59495C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C5C49?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.93:1 and white text 7.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.