#4A5620 Hex Color
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#4a5620 is a dark, muted yellow-green with warm olive and earthy undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to military, outdoor, organic, and gaming brands. Use it as a supporting tone beside sand or rust, or as a dark UI background with white text. The hex code is #4a5620.
Questions about #4a5620
What is #4a5620 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a5620 is rgb(74, 86, 32), in HSL hsl(73, 46%, 23%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 63%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #4a5620?
Muted neutrals such as sand, cream, and charcoal pair well with #4a5620, while terracotta adds warm contrast without overpowering its earthy base; use lighter neutrals for balance and brighter accents only in small details.
Does #4a5620 look warm or cool?
#4a5620 reads as a warm olive because its yellow component and earthy, low-saturation character outweigh its green hue, giving it a restrained warmth instead of a bright, fresh feel overall. It feels grounded rather than fresh, making it useful for natural or utilitarian designs.
Is #4a5620 readable on white or black?
#4a5620 has a 7.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.