#4B5B46 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted olive sits low on the saturation scale, offering a grounded and serious tone. Its dark, ashy quality works best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background, where it can easily appear muddy. Because white text provides a high 7.3:1 contrast ratio, it reads clearly against this shade. The hex code for this dim green is #4b5b46.
Questions about #4b5b46
What is #4b5b46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b5b46 is rgb(75, 91, 70), in HSL hsl(106, 13%, 32%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 23%, 64%.
What colors pair best with #4b5b46?
Is #4b5b46 suitable for background use?
#4b5b46 is a demanding background color that requires caution, as its low saturation can easily look muddy if not paired with light, clean accents. Always prioritize high-contrast typography, like white, to ensure accessibility and clarity across your layout.
Is #4b5b46 readable on white or black?
#4b5b46 has a 7.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.