#4C5D51 color
The hex color #4C5D51 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 36.5% green and 31.8% blue (76, 93, 81).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 10% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Verdant Hush (#4E5A4A), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.02:1).
#4C5D51 color codes
| HEX | #4C5D51 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 93, 81) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 36.5%, 31.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 10%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 18%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 13%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.77, -9.23, 4.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.77, 10.37, 152.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.38, 9.959, 9.264) | |
| Decimal | 5004625 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C5D51, 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 #4C5D51 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4C5D51 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.99:1 | 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 #4C5D51 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5d5a50Protanopia
no red cones#5a5852Deuteranopia
no green cones#4a5d59Tritanopia
no blue cones#595959Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c5d51; }
.text { color: #4c5d51; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c5d51; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 93 81 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c5d51, #4c5d59); }
Similar colors
#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#555d50Ebony#3e594cPlantation#4b5d46Muddy Olive#556962Dark Forest#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a5b52Iridescent#5f6957Italian Basil
Questions
- What color is #4C5D51?
- #4C5D51 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Verdant Hush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C5D51?
- The RGB value is 76, 93, 81: 76 red, 93 green and 81 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C5D51?
- The complementary color is #5D4C58, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C5D51?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.99:1 and white text 7.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.