#4B5118 Hex Color
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#4b5118 is a dark olive with a dusty, yellow-green undertone. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a mellow, earthy mood that suits outdoor branding, military palettes, and moody backgrounds. White text reads clearly on it at about 8.4:1 contrast, so it works behind small body copy. Pair it with cream or terracotta, or browse other shades of green for close alternatives.
Questions about #4b5118
What is #4b5118 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b5118 is rgb(75, 81, 24), in HSL hsl(66, 54%, 21%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 70%, 68%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4b5118?
Cream, warm beige, and terracotta all flatter #4b5118 because they share its warm undertone. For sharper contrast, a pale gold or off-white accent keeps the palette from turning muddy.
Is #4b5118 readable on white or black?
#4b5118 has a 8.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.