#4F5F44 color
The hex color #4F5F44 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31% red, 37.3% green and 26.7% blue (79, 95, 68).
Its hue angle is 96°, with 17% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Muddy Olive (#4B5D46), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.88:1).
#4F5F44 color codes
| HEX | #4F5F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(79, 95, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31%, 37.3%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(96, 17%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(96, 28%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 28%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(38.31, -11.74, 13.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(38.31, 17.88, 131.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.36, 10.264, 7.008) | |
| Decimal | 5201732 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4F5F44, 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 #4F5F44 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4F5F44 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.05:1 | 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 #4F5F44 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#615b42Protanopia
no red cones#5f5a45Deuteranopia
no green cones#4f5d58Tritanopia
no blue cones#5a5a5aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4f5f44; }
.text { color: #4f5f44; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4f5f44; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(79 95 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4f5f44, #445f46); }
Similar colors
#4b5d46Muddy Olive#49583eHeavy Green#445533Zen Garden Olive#585d40Cypress#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#5f674bMonstera#415b36Turf#4b5338Broccoli Green
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #4F5F44?
- #4F5F44 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Muddy Olive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4F5F44?
- The RGB value is 79, 95, 68: 79 red, 95 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4F5F44?
- The complementary color is #54445F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4F5F44?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 and white text 6.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.