#4D6E60 color
The hex color #4D6E60 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 43.1% green and 37.6% blue (77, 110, 96).
Its hue angle is 155°, with 18% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is June Ivy (#416858), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.65:1).
#4D6E60 color codes
| HEX | #4D6E60 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 110, 96) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 43.1%, 37.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(155, 18%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(155, 30%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 13%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.62, -15.18, 4.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.62, 15.7, 165.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.747, 13.574, 13.118) | |
| Decimal | 5074528 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D6E60, 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 #4D6E60 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4D6E60 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.71:1 | 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 #4D6E60 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6d6a5fProtanopia
no red cones#676561Deuteranopia
no green cones#456e6aTritanopia
no blue cones#676767Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d6e60; }
.text { color: #4d6e60; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d6e60; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 110 96 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d6e60, #4d6c6e); }
Similar colors
#416858June Ivy#3d6c54Toad King#556962Dark Forest#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#366d68Deep Pool Teal#39766cGreen Sleeves#5b6f55Cactus
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #4D6E60?
- #4D6E60 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color June Ivy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4D6E60?
- The RGB value is 77, 110, 96: 77 red, 110 green and 96 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D6E60?
- The complementary color is #6E4D5B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D6E60?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.71:1 and white text 5.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.