#4D4B2B color
The hex color #4D4B2B is a dark, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 29.4% green and 16.9% blue (77, 75, 43).
Its hue angle is 56°, with 28% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 44% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Jungle King (#4F4D32), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.91:1).
#4D4B2B color codes
| HEX | #4D4B2B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 75, 43) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 29.4%, 16.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(56, 28%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(56, 44%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 44%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.31, -4.7, 19.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.31, 19.92, 103.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.013, 6.784, 3.278) | |
| Decimal | 5065515 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D4B2B, 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 #4D4B2B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4D4B2B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | 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 #4D4B2B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#504929Protanopia
no red cones#514a2cDeuteranopia
no green cones#524743Tritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d4b2b; }
.text { color: #4d4b2b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d4b2b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 75 43 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d4b2b, #3e4d2b); }
Similar colors
#4f4d32Jungle King#4e4b35Olive Leaf#4d503cKelp#4b5338Broccoli Green#444411Alligator Gladiator#473e23Madras#5f5537Olive Bark#5e582bReptile Revenge
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #4D4B2B?
- #4D4B2B is a dark, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Jungle King. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4D4B2B?
- The RGB value is 77, 75, 43: 77 red, 75 green and 43 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D4B2B?
- The complementary color is #2B2D4D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D4B2B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 and white text 8.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.