#4F4E35 color
The hex color #4F4E35 is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31% red, 30.6% green and 20.8% blue (79, 78, 53).
Its hue angle is 58°, with 20% saturation and 26% 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 8.49:1).
#4F4E35 color codes
| HEX | #4F4E35 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(79, 78, 53) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31%, 30.6%, 20.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(58, 20%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(58, 33%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 33%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.63, -4.19, 14.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.63, 15.57, 105.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.591, 7.368, 4.442) | |
| Decimal | 5197365 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4F4E35, 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 #4F4E35 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4F4E35 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.47:1 | 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 #4F4E35 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#524c33Protanopia
no red cones#534d36Deuteranopia
no green cones#534b47Tritanopia
no blue cones#4d4d4dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4f4e35; }
.text { color: #4f4e35; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4f4e35; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(79 78 53 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4f4e35, #434f35); }
Similar colors
#4f4d32Jungle King#4e4b35Olive Leaf#4d503cKelp#4b5338Broccoli Green#595d45Tree of Life#5f5537Olive Bark#585d40Cypress#473e23Madras
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #4F4E35?
- #4F4E35 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 #4F4E35?
- The RGB value is 79, 78, 53: 79 red, 78 green and 53 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4F4E35?
- The complementary color is #35364F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4F4E35?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 and white text 8.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.