#4C644B color
The hex color #4C644B is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 39.2% green and 29.4% blue (76, 100, 75).
Its hue angle is 118°, with 14% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 61% black.
The closest named color is Muddy Olive (#4B5D46), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.5:1).
#4C644B color codes
| HEX | #4C644B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 100, 75) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 39.2%, 29.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(118, 14%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(118, 25%, 39%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 25%, 61%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(39.85, -14.46, 11.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(39.85, 18.37, 141.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.807, 11.159, 8.345) | |
| Decimal | 5006411 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C644B, 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 #4C644B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4C644B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.23:1 | 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 #4C644B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#655f4aProtanopia
no red cones#615d4cDeuteranopia
no green cones#4a625dTritanopia
no blue cones#5e5e5eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c644b; }
.text { color: #4c644b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c644b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 100 75 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c644b, #4b6457); }
Similar colors
#4b5d46Muddy Olive#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#5b6f55Cactus#49583eHeavy Green#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3b593aFicus#415b36Turf#416858June Ivy
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #4C644B?
- #4C644B 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 #4C644B?
- The RGB value is 76, 100, 75: 76 red, 100 green and 75 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C644B?
- The complementary color is #634B64, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C644B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.23:1 and white text 6.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.