#4C644C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green functions as a stable, serious base for organic branding. It provides a grounded alternative to brighter, artificial tones. The hex code for this color is #4c644c. Because it offers a 6.5:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains perfectly legible for small body type. Pair it with warm, sandy neutrals to prevent the overall design from feeling overly muddy.
Questions about #4c644c
What is #4c644c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c644c is rgb(76, 100, 76), in HSL hsl(120, 14%, 35%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 24%, 61%.
What colors pair best with #4c644c for a balanced palette?
Is #4c644c suitable for use as body text on a website?
Yes, #4c644c is highly readable and effective for small body text because it offers a 6.5:1 contrast ratio against a standard white background. This makes it a great choice for brands that want a readable but softer alternative to black.
Is #4c644c readable on white or black?
#4c644c has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.