#4D5C2E color
The hex color #4D5C2E is a dark, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 36.1% green and 18% blue (77, 92, 46).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 33% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 50% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Army Green (#4B5320), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.28:1).
#4D5C2E color codes
| HEX | #4D5C2E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 92, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 36.1%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 33%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 50%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 50%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.8, -14.26, 24.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.8, 28.31, 120.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.381, 9.429, 4.015) | |
| Decimal | 5069870 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D5C2E, 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 #4D5C2E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4D5C2E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.89:1 | 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 #4D5C2E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#61572aProtanopia
no red cones#5e5631Deuteranopia
no green cones#505851Tritanopia
no blue cones#575757Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d5c2e; }
.text { color: #4d5c2e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d5c2e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 92 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d5c2e, #365c2e); }
Similar colors
#4b5320Army Green#445533Zen Garden Olive#415b36Turf#54682bBimi Green#556b2fDark Olive Green#3e6334Greenhouse#585d40Cypress#49583eHeavy Green
Questions
- What color is #4D5C2E?
- #4D5C2E is a dark, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Army Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4D5C2E?
- The RGB value is 77, 92, 46: 77 red, 92 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D5C2E?
- The complementary color is #3D2E5C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D5C2E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 and white text 7.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.