#4D543D color
The hex color #4D543D is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 32.9% green and 23.9% blue (77, 84, 61).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 16% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow and 67% black.
The closest named color is Broccoli Green (#4B5338), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.92:1).
#4D543D color codes
| HEX | #4D543D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 84, 61) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 32.9%, 23.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 16%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 27%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 27%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.51, -7.4, 12.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.51, 14.57, 120.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.073, 8.255, 5.635) | |
| Decimal | 5067837 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D543D, 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 #4D543D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4D543D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | 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 #4D543D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#57513cProtanopia
no red cones#56513eDeuteranopia
no green cones#4f524eTritanopia
no blue cones#515151Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d543d; }
.text { color: #4d543d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d543d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 84 61 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d543d, #42543d); }
Similar colors
#4b5338Broccoli Green#4d503cKelp#49583eHeavy Green#424f3bHōjicha#595d45Tree of Life#585d40Cypress#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#4b5d46Muddy Olive
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #4D543D?
- #4D543D is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Broccoli Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4D543D?
- The RGB value is 77, 84, 61: 77 red, 84 green and 61 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D543D?
- The complementary color is #443D54, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D543D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.65:1 and white text 7.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.