#4F6758 color
The hex color #4F6758 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31% red, 40.4% green and 34.5% blue (79, 103, 88).
Its hue angle is 143°, with 13% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 60% black.
The closest named color is June Ivy (#416858), a difference of 4.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.15:1).
#4F6758 color codes
| HEX | #4F6758 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(79, 103, 88) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31%, 40.4%, 34.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(143, 13%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(143, 23%, 40%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 15%, 60%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.32, -12.34, 5.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.32, 13.53, 155.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.836, 12.067, 11.042) | |
| Decimal | 5203800 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4F6758, 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 #4F6758 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.15:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4F6758 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.15:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.41:1 | 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 #4F6758 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#676357Protanopia
no red cones#626059Deuteranopia
no green cones#4b6763Tritanopia
no blue cones#616161Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4f6758; }
.text { color: #4f6758; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4f6758; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(79 103 88 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4f6758, #4f6764); }
Similar colors
#416858June Ivy#556962Dark Forest#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#4b5d46Muddy Olive#3e594cPlantation#5b6f55Cactus#5f6957Italian Basil#4e5a4aVerdant Hush
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #4F6758?
- #4F6758 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color June Ivy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4F6758?
- The RGB value is 79, 103, 88: 79 red, 103 green and 88 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4F6758?
- The complementary color is #674F5E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4F6758?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.41:1 and white text 6.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.