#46594A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green leans into a somber, greyish quality that feels both serious and grounded. Because of its dark, matte nature, #46594a works best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background. Pair it with crisp white text to take advantage of the high contrast ratio. The hex code for this organic shade is #46594a.
Questions about #46594a
What is #46594a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46594a is rgb(70, 89, 74), in HSL hsl(133, 12%, 31%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 17%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #46594a?
#46594a pairs beautifully with cream or stark white to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that feels organic yet modern. For a more adventurous palette, try adding accents of terracotta or deep copper to warm up the greyish green tones.
Is #46594a suitable for text or background elements?
Because of its dark, matte nature, #46594a functions best as a secondary or accent color rather than a dominant background. If you do use it as a background, ensure your foreground text is a high-contrast off-white to maintain readability.
Is #46594a readable on white or black?
#46594a has a 7.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.