#4A7056 Hex Color
A muted green with quiet balance
The hex code #4a7056 produces a dark, dusty green with very low saturation and an ashy gray undertone. Its matte, understated character suits sustainability brands, pharmacy interfaces, gardening labels, and finance designs. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or muted peach rather than a dominant background. White text achieves about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio on #4a7056, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #4a7056
What is #4a7056 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a7056 is rgb(74, 112, 86), in HSL hsl(139, 20%, 36%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 23%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #4a7056?
Warm cream and muted peach pair well with #4a7056, softening its ashy green character without overwhelming it; terracotta adds warmer contrast, while charcoal supports a restrained, practical palette for branding and interface work.
Does #4a7056 look warm or cool?
#4a7056 reads as a muted, slightly cool green because its low saturation and gray undertone temper the natural warmth often associated with green in a palette or interface design setting. It feels matte and grounded rather than bright.
Where does #4a7056 work best?
It works best as a supporting color in sustainability branding, gardening labels, pharmacy interfaces, and finance designs, especially beside warm neutrals rather than across a large dominant background or screen. Its dusty finish provides structure without demanding attention.
Is #4a7056 readable on white or black?
#4a7056 has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.