#4D5233 color
The hex color #4D5233 is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 32.2% green and 20% blue (77, 82, 51).
Its hue angle is 70°, with 23% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 38% yellow and 68% black.
The closest named color is Broccoli Green (#4B5338), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.17:1).
#4D5233 color codes
| HEX | #4D5233 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 82, 51) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 32.2%, 20%) | |
| HSL | hsl(70, 23%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(70, 38%, 32%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 38%, 68%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.67, -7.81, 17.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.67, 19.22, 113.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.675, 7.851, 4.295) | |
| Decimal | 5067315 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D5233, 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 #4D5233 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4D5233 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | 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 #4D5233 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#564f31Protanopia
no red cones#564f34Deuteranopia
no green cones#504f4aTritanopia
no blue cones#4f4f4fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d5233; }
.text { color: #4d5233; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d5233; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 82 51 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d5233, #3e5233); }
Similar colors
#4b5338Broccoli Green#4f4d32Jungle King#585d40Cypress#4d503cKelp#445533Zen Garden Olive#49583eHeavy Green#595d45Tree of Life#4b5320Army Green
Questions
- What color is #4D5233?
- #4D5233 is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Broccoli Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4D5233?
- The RGB value is 77, 82, 51: 77 red, 82 green and 51 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D5233?
- The complementary color is #383352, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D5233?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 and white text 8.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.