#4FA384 color
The hex color #4FA384 is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31% red, 63.9% green and 51.8% blue (79, 163, 132).
Its hue angle is 158°, with 35% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 52% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Yoda (#53A079), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.9:1).
#4FA384 color codes
| HEX | #4FA384 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(79, 163, 132) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31%, 63.9%, 51.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(158, 35%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(158, 52%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 0%, 19%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.24, -33.15, 8.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.24, 34.19, 165.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.485, 29.521, 26.444) | |
| Decimal | 5219204 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4FA384, 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 #4FA384 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.9:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #4FA384 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.9:1 | Pass | 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 #4FA384 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a09982Protanopia
no red cones#939086Deuteranopia
no green cones#2fa49aTritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4fa384; }
.text { color: #4fa384; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4fa384; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(79 163 132 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4fa384, #4f98a3); }
Similar colors
#53a079Yoda#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#29ab87Herbal#4aae97Hole in One#55b492Electra#46a795Jewel Weed#30a877Cosmic Green#01ad8fHobgoblin
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #4FA384?
- #4FA384 is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Yoda. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4FA384?
- The RGB value is 79, 163, 132: 79 red, 163 green and 132 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4FA384?
- The complementary color is #A34F6E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4FA384?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.9:1 and white text 3.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.