#4C6B4E color
The hex color #4C6B4E is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 42% green and 30.6% blue (76, 107, 78).
Its hue angle is 124°, with 17% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Irish Clover (#53734C), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.97:1).
#4C6B4E color codes
| HEX | #4C6B4E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 107, 78) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 42%, 30.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(124, 17%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(124, 29%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 27%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.16, -17.72, 12.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.16, 21.81, 144.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.613, 12.602, 9.132) | |
| Decimal | 5008206 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C6B4E, 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 #4C6B4E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.97:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4C6B4E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.97:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.52:1 | 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 #4C6B4E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c654cProtanopia
no red cones#676250Deuteranopia
no green cones#496963Tritanopia
no blue cones#636363Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c6b4e; }
.text { color: #4c6b4e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c6b4e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 107 78 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c6b4e, #4c6b5e); }
Similar colors
#53734cIrish Clover#5b6f55Cactus#3d6c54Toad King#476e42Under the Radar#3d7049Parsley Sprig#3c663eJurassic Park#336644Forest Serenade#3a5f49Herbes de Provence
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #4C6B4E?
- #4C6B4E is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Irish Clover. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C6B4E?
- The RGB value is 76, 107, 78: 76 red, 107 green and 78 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C6B4E?
- The complementary color is #6B4C69, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C6B4E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.52:1 and white text 5.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.