#4B5A3C Hex Color
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#4b5a3c is a dark, muted olive with a dusty lime undertone. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a calm, grounded feel, and it works best as a supporting tone rather than a star. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.4:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. The hex code #4b5a3c suits outdoor brands, moody nature palettes, and quiet backgrounds.
Questions about #4b5a3c
What is #4b5a3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b5a3c is rgb(75, 90, 60), in HSL hsl(90, 20%, 29%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 33%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #4b5a3c?
Cream, dusty coral, and warm tan pair well with #4b5a3c. The coral brings out its olive undertone, while cream keeps layouts readable. Bright saturated colors tend to make it look muddy.
Is #4b5a3c readable on white or black?
#4b5a3c has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.