#4F5948 color
The hex color #4F5948 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31% red, 34.9% green and 28.2% blue (79, 89, 72).
Its hue angle is 95°, with 11% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 65% black.
The closest named color is Verdant Hush (#4E5A4A), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.36:1).
#4F5948 color codes
| HEX | #4F5948 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(79, 89, 72) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31%, 34.9%, 28.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(95, 11%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(95, 19%, 35%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 19%, 65%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.51, -7.51, 8.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.51, 11.38, 131.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.966, 9.275, 7.5) | |
| Decimal | 5200200 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4F5948, 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 #4F5948 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4F5948 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.85:1 | 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 #4F5948 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5b5647Protanopia
no red cones#595649Deuteranopia
no green cones#4f5754Tritanopia
no blue cones#565656Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4f5948; }
.text { color: #4f5948; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4f5948; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(79 89 72 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4f5948, #485949); }
Similar colors
#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#555d50Ebony#4b5d46Muddy Olive#49583eHeavy Green#595d45Tree of Life#424f3bHōjicha#4d503cKelp#4b5338Broccoli Green
Questions
- What color is #4F5948?
- #4F5948 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Verdant Hush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4F5948?
- The RGB value is 79, 89, 72: 79 red, 89 green and 72 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4F5948?
- The complementary color is #524859, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4F5948?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 and white text 7.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.