#4A5B28 Hex Color
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#4a5b28 is a dark, muted lime with olive and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, earthy mood suited to nature branding, outdoor products, gaming, and military-inspired designs. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with sand, cream, or rust. White text reads clearly on it, with about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #4a5b28
What is #4a5b28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a5b28 is rgb(74, 91, 40), in HSL hsl(80, 39%, 26%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 56%, 64%.
Which colors pair well with #4a5b28?
#4a5b28 pairs well with cream, sand, rust, and terracotta, which soften its muted olive-lime base while preserving an earthy feel in outdoor packaging, utility-inspired layouts, and nature-led products and brand palettes.
Does #4a5b28 read as warm or cool?
#4a5b28 reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its olive and yellow-lime undertones outweigh the cooling effect of its grayness, while low saturation keeps the warmth restrained and gives it a serious, grounded appearance rather than a bright spring-green feel.
Is #4a5b28 readable on white or black?
#4a5b28 has a 7.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.