#4B5A00 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4b5a00 is a warm yellow-olive with earthy green undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while subdued saturation avoids a loud lime effect. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, military, or gaming palettes. White text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text. The hex code is #4b5a00.
Questions about #4b5a00
What is #4b5a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b5a00 is rgb(75, 90, 0), in HSL hsl(70, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 100%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #4b5a00?
#4b5a00 pairs well with warm cream, tan, rust, and muted copper, which lift its low lightness while preserving its earthy yellow-green undertone; terracotta adds warmth, while pale neutrals keep layouts from feeling heavy.
Is #4b5a00 suitable for text and backgrounds?
Yes, #4b5a00 works well as a dark background because white text has about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text and supporting clear, readable interface copy. Test colored text separately.
Is #4b5a00 readable on white or black?
#4b5a00 has a 7.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.