#4B7347 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated olive green, #4b7347 delivers a stable and matte aesthetic. Its low chroma makes it an excellent supporting neutral for organic branding or sustainability projects. Because white text maintains a strong 5.5:1 contrast ratio against this shade, use it as a solid background for readable body copy. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #4b7347
What is #4b7347 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b7347 is rgb(75, 115, 71), in HSL hsl(115, 24%, 36%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 38%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #4b7347?
Pair #4b7347 with soft creams, warm grays, or deep charcoal to avoid a muddy appearance. This dusty olive acts as a stable neutral, so it works best when anchored by lighter, high-contrast tones to keep your design feeling clean rather than washed out.
Is #4b7347 readable on white or black?
#4b7347 has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.