#4E5D46 color
The hex color #4E5D46 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.6% red, 36.5% green and 27.5% blue (78, 93, 70).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 14% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Muddy Olive (#4B5D46), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.05:1).
#4E5D46 color codes
| HEX | #4E5D46 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(78, 93, 70) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.6%, 36.5%, 27.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 14%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 25%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 25%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.65, -10.64, 11.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.65, 15.56, 133.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.162, 9.89, 7.272) | |
| Decimal | 5135686 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4E5D46, 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 #4E5D46 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4E5D46 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.98:1 | 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 #4E5D46 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5f5945Protanopia
no red cones#5c5847Deuteranopia
no green cones#4e5b57Tritanopia
no blue cones#595959Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4e5d46; }
.text { color: #4e5d46; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4e5d46; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(78 93 70 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4e5d46, #465d4a); }
Similar colors
#4b5d46Muddy Olive#49583eHeavy Green#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#4b5338Broccoli Green#595d45Tree of Life#585d40Cypress#424f3bHōjicha#445533Zen Garden Olive
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #4E5D46?
- #4E5D46 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Muddy Olive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4E5D46?
- The RGB value is 78, 93, 70: 78 red, 93 green and 70 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4E5D46?
- The complementary color is #55465D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4E5D46?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.98:1 and white text 7.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.