#4C6A56 Hex Color
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Close to the green of pine needles and old currency, #4c6a56 is dark and heavily muted, with gray undertones doing most of the work. The hex code suits supporting roles like backgrounds, borders, and moody layouts rather than hero moments, where its dullness can read muddy. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, enough for small body copy, and warm creams or soft terracotta bring out its best side.
Questions about #4c6a56
What is #4c6a56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c6a56 is rgb(76, 106, 86), in HSL hsl(140, 16%, 36%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 19%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #4c6a56?
Warm neutrals like cream and soft terracotta bring out its muted green, while pale sage keeps the palette tonal. Skip bright greens nearby, they make #4c6a56 look duller by comparison.
Is #4c6a56 readable on white or black?
#4c6a56 has a 5.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.