#4E6B3A color
The hex color #4E6B3A is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.6% red, 42% green and 22.7% blue (78, 107, 58).
Its hue angle is 96°, with 30% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 46% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Under the Radar (#476E42), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.02:1).
#4E6B3A color codes
| HEX | #4E6B3A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(78, 107, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.6%, 42%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(96, 30%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(96, 46%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 46%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.91, -20.34, 24.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.91, 31.51, 130.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.163, 12.44, 5.921) | |
| Decimal | 5139258 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4E6B3A, 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 #4E6B3A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.02:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4E6B3A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.02:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.49:1 | 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 #4E6B3A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6f6436Protanopia
no red cones#6a623dDeuteranopia
no green cones#4e685fTritanopia
no blue cones#636363Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4e6b3a; }
.text { color: #4e6b3a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4e6b3a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(78 107 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4e6b3a, #3a6b3e); }
Similar colors
#476e42Under the Radar#4d6e2fBotanical#556b2fDark Olive Green#3e6334Greenhouse#54682bBimi Green#53734cIrish Clover#3c663eJurassic Park#4f7942Fern Green
Questions
- What color is #4E6B3A?
- #4E6B3A is a dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Under the Radar. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4E6B3A?
- The RGB value is 78, 107, 58: 78 red, 107 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4E6B3A?
- The complementary color is #573A6B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4E6B3A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.49:1 and white text 6.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.