#4E665A color
The hex color #4E665A is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.6% red, 40% green and 35.3% blue (78, 102, 90).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 13% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 60% black.
The closest named color is Dark Forest (#556962), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.23:1).
#4E665A color codes
| HEX | #4E665A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(78, 102, 90) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.6%, 40%, 35.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 13%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 24%, 40%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 12%, 60%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.99, -11.7, 3.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.99, 12.32, 161.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.738, 11.86, 11.447) | |
| Decimal | 5138010 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4E665A, 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 #4E665A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.23:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4E665A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.23:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.37:1 | 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 #4E665A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#656259Protanopia
no red cones#615f5bDeuteranopia
no green cones#496662Tritanopia
no blue cones#616161Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4e665a; }
.text { color: #4e665a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4e665a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(78 102 90 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4e665a, #4e6666); }
Similar colors
#556962Dark Forest#416858June Ivy#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3e594cPlantation#3a5b52Iridescent#405e5cRosemary#4b5d46Muddy Olive#4e5a4aVerdant Hush
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #4E665A?
- #4E665A is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Dark Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4E665A?
- The RGB value is 78, 102, 90: 78 red, 102 green and 90 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4E665A?
- The complementary color is #664E5A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4E665A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.37:1 and white text 6.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.