#4A5A44 Hex Color
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The hex code #4a5a44 is a dark, muted green with gray and yellow undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, earthy mood suited to outdoor branding, gaming interfaces, and nature-led packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or rust instead of a dominant background. White text achieves strong contrast at about 7.4:1.
Questions about #4a5a44
What is #4a5a44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a5a44 is rgb(74, 90, 68), in HSL hsl(104, 14%, 31%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 24%, 65%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #4a5a44?
Warm cream, muted rust, and terracotta create a balanced palette with #4a5a44, adding light and warmth without fighting its restrained, earthy character, while soft ivory keeps the overall combination calm and readable.
What mood does #4a5a44 create, and does it feel warm or cool?
The gray and yellow undertones make #4a5a44 feel slightly warm despite its green base, giving designs a grounded, serious, and natural mood rather than a bright or playful one; it works best when balanced with lighter neutrals.
Is #4a5a44 readable on white or black?
#4a5a44 has a 7.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.