#4A8C4A Hex Color
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#4a8c4a is a moderately dark, somewhat muted green with balanced, natural undertones. Its steady character suggests safety and reliability, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or terracotta; large areas can feel heavy. The hex code is #4a8c4a, and black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #4a8c4a
What is #4a8c4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a8c4a is rgb(74, 140, 74), in HSL hsl(120, 31%, 42%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 47%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #4a8c4a?
#4a8c4a pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, and charcoal, which add warmth or structure without competing with its muted green base. Use cream for open backgrounds, terracotta for a restrained accent, and charcoal for readable text and headings.
Is #4a8c4a readable on white or black?
#4a8c4a has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.