#4D8149 color
The hex color #4D8149 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 50.6% green and 28.6% blue (77, 129, 73).
Its hue angle is 116°, with 28% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 43% yellow and 49% black.
The closest named color is Beanpole (#4E8747), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.61:1).
#4D8149 color codes
| HEX | #4D8149 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 129, 73) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 50.6%, 28.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(116, 28%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(116, 43%, 51%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 43%, 49%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.2, -29.43, 25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.2, 38.61, 139.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.113, 17.759, 9.092) | |
| Decimal | 5079369 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D8149, 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 #4D8149 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4D8149 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.55:1 | Pass | 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 #4D8149 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#837845Protanopia
no red cones#7c734cDeuteranopia
no green cones#487e73Tritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d8149; }
.text { color: #4d8149; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d8149; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 129 73 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d8149, #498161); }
Similar colors
#4e8747Beanpole#4f7942Fern Green#4f7942Mana Tree#558844The Legend of Green#447744Autumn Crocodile#5a8643Shepherd’s Green#3c773cCucumber Queen#428c49Underclover
Questions
- What color is #4D8149?
- #4D8149 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Beanpole. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4D8149?
- The RGB value is 77, 129, 73: 77 red, 129 green and 73 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D8149?
- The complementary color is #7D4981, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D8149?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.55:1 and white text 4.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.