#4A594B Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #4a594b is a gray-leaning green with an ashy, matte finish. Its low saturation and deep value create a serious, grounded mood without strong visual noise. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory, clay, or pale sage in eco, finance, and pharmacy designs. White text achieves about 7.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #4a594b.
Questions about #4a594b
What is #4a594b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a594b is rgb(74, 89, 75), in HSL hsl(124, 9%, 32%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 16%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #4a594b?
Warm ivory, clay, pale sage, and muted terracotta pair well with #4a594b because their lighter or warmer qualities balance its dark, gray-leaning green without creating harsh visual contrast in a balanced palette.
Does #4a594b read as warm or cool?
#4a594b reads as a cool, neutral gray-green because its green hue is softened by low saturation and a noticeable gray cast, while warm ivory, clay, or muted brass accents can counter that reserve and make the palette feel more welcoming.
Is #4a594b readable on white or black?
#4a594b has a 7.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.