#4F5A43 color
The hex color #4F5A43 is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31% red, 35.3% green and 26.3% blue (79, 90, 67).
Its hue angle is 89°, with 15% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 65% black.
The closest named color is Heavy Green (#49583E), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.3:1).
#4F5A43 color codes
| HEX | #4F5A43 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(79, 90, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31%, 35.3%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(89, 15%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(89, 26%, 35%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 26%, 65%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.71, -9.03, 11.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.71, 14.94, 127.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.894, 9.38, 6.704) | |
| Decimal | 5200451 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4F5A43, 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 #4F5A43 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4F5A43 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.88:1 | 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 #4F5A43 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5c5742Protanopia
no red cones#5b5644Deuteranopia
no green cones#505854Tritanopia
no blue cones#565656Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4f5a43; }
.text { color: #4f5a43; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4f5a43; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(79 90 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4f5a43, #445a43); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #4F5A43?
- #4F5A43 is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Heavy Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4F5A43?
- The RGB value is 79, 90, 67: 79 red, 90 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4F5A43?
- The complementary color is #4E435A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4F5A43?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 and white text 7.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.