#4F4A2A color
The hex color #4F4A2A is a dark, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31% red, 29% green and 16.5% blue (79, 74, 42).
Its hue angle is 52°, with 31% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 47% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Jungle King (#4F4D32), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.95:1).
#4F4A2A color codes
| HEX | #4F4A2A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(79, 74, 42) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31%, 29%, 16.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(52, 31%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(52, 47%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 47%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.18, -3.26, 19.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.18, 20.1, 99.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.091, 6.727, 3.168) | |
| Decimal | 5196330 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4F4A2A, 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 #4F4A2A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4F4A2A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | 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 #4F4A2A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#504828Protanopia
no red cones#514a2bDeuteranopia
no green cones#544642Tritanopia
no blue cones#494949Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4f4a2a; }
.text { color: #4f4a2a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4f4a2a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(79 74 42 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4f4a2a, #424f2a); }
Similar colors
#4f4d32Jungle King#4e4b35Olive Leaf#473e23Madras#5f5537Olive Bark#5e582bReptile Revenge#444411Alligator Gladiator#4d503cKelp#4e3e1fAvocado Stone
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #4F4A2A?
- #4F4A2A is a dark, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Jungle King. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4F4A2A?
- The RGB value is 79, 74, 42: 79 red, 74 green and 42 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4F4A2A?
- The complementary color is #2A2F4F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4F4A2A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 and white text 8.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.