#4B6655 Hex Color
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This muted green has a dusty, matte quality that keeps it grounded and serious. With low saturation, #4b6655 acts as a sophisticated alternative to neutral grays in sustainable or organic branding. It maintains enough contrast to support white body text, making it a reliable background choice. Pair this hex code with warm, sandy beiges to soften its moody, inky undertones.
Questions about #4b6655
What is #4b6655 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b6655 is rgb(75, 102, 85), in HSL hsl(142, 15%, 35%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 17%, 60%.
What colors pair best with #4b6655 for a balanced palette?
Warm, sandy beiges provide the ideal balance for #4b6655, effectively softening its inherent moody and inky character. Using high-contrast creams or soft terracotta accents adds necessary warmth to prevent the overall design from feeling too clinical or cold.
Is #4b6655 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
#4b6655 is excellent as a background color, but it lacks sufficient contrast for small body text against white. It serves best as a subtle, sophisticated neutral for section backgrounds, containers, or large, bold typography when paired with high-contrast foreground colors.
Is #4b6655 readable on white or black?
#4b6655 has a 6.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.