#4E4D34 color
The hex color #4E4D34 is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.6% red, 30.2% green and 20.4% blue (78, 77, 52).
Its hue angle is 58°, with 20% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 33% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Jungle King (#4F4D32), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.62:1).
#4E4D34 color codes
| HEX | #4E4D34 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(78, 77, 52) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.6%, 30.2%, 20.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(58, 20%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(58, 33%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 33%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.2, -4.19, 15.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.2, 15.6, 105.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.416, 7.176, 4.295) | |
| Decimal | 5131572 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4E4D34, 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 #4E4D34 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4E4D34 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.44:1 | 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 #4E4D34 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#514b32Protanopia
no red cones#524c35Deuteranopia
no green cones#524a46Tritanopia
no blue cones#4c4c4cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4e4d34; }
.text { color: #4e4d34; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4e4d34; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(78 77 52 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4e4d34, #424e34); }
Similar colors
#4f4d32Jungle King#4e4b35Olive Leaf#4d503cKelp#4b5338Broccoli Green#5f5537Olive Bark#595d45Tree of Life#585d40Cypress#473e23Madras
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #4E4D34?
- #4E4D34 is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Jungle King. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4E4D34?
- The RGB value is 78, 77, 52: 78 red, 77 green and 52 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4E4D34?
- The complementary color is #34354E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4E4D34?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.44:1 and white text 8.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.