#4A6D59 Hex Color
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#4a6d59 is a dark, dusty green with gray undertones and very low saturation, giving it a matte, grounded appearance. Its restrained character suits sustainability brands, finance interfaces, pharmacy packaging, and organic designs. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or muted clay. White text provides about 5.8:1 contrast for accessible body copy. The hex code is #4a6d59.
Questions about #4a6d59
What is #4a6d59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a6d59 is rgb(74, 109, 89), in HSL hsl(146, 19%, 36%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 18%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #4a6d59?
The #4a6d59 hex color pairs well with warm cream, muted clay, and terracotta, which bring warmth to its gray-green base without overpowering its restrained character, especially in layouts that need a natural, grounded feel. Use these accents for buttons, borders, or packaging details.
Does #4a6d59 look warm or cool?
The #4a6d59 hex color reads as a muted, slightly cool green because its gray undertones soften the hue and reduce warmth, though cream, beige, or clay accents can make it feel more welcoming in a complete palette.
Is #4a6d59 readable on white or black?
#4a6d59 has a 5.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.