#4A9E4B Hex Color
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The hex code #4a9e4b is a fairly saturated medium green with a steady, balanced character. Its depth suggests safety and reliability, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or deep charcoal. Black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #4a9e4b
What is #4a9e4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a9e4b is rgb(74, 158, 75), in HSL hsl(121, 36%, 45%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 53%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #4a9e4b?
The #4a9e4b hex color pairs well with warm off-white for a softer natural palette, while deep charcoal creates stronger contrast and a grounded feel; muted earth tones can extend its sustainability or garden-inspired character.
Is #4a9e4b readable on white or black?
#4a9e4b has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.28:1 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.