#4D9659 color
The hex color #4D9659 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 58.8% green and 34.9% blue (77, 150, 89).
Its hue angle is 130°, with 32% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 49% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Medusa (#559260), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.82:1).
#4D9659 color codes
| HEX | #4D9659 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 150, 89) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 58.8%, 34.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(130, 32%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(130, 49%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 0%, 41%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.2, -36.46, 25.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.2, 44.38, 145.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.769, 24.111, 13.272) | |
| Decimal | 5084761 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D9659, 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 #4D9659 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.82:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #4D9659 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.82:1 | 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 #4D9659 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#988b55Protanopia
no red cones#8d845dDeuteranopia
no green cones#409387Tritanopia
no blue cones#878787Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d9659; }
.text { color: #4d9659; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d9659; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 150 89 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d9659, #4d967d); }
Similar colors
#559260Medusa#38914aWild Forest#5b984fWicked Witch#558e4cVictorian Garden#5c9f59Savage Garden#229955Militant Vegan#428c49Underclover#439946Kryptonite Green
Closest common color name: Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #4D9659?
- #4D9659 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Medusa. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4D9659?
- The RGB value is 77, 150, 89: 77 red, 150 green and 89 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D9659?
- The complementary color is #964D8A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D9659?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.82:1 and white text 3.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.