#4C7238 Hex Color
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The muted lime-olive color #4c7238 has medium-dark lightness and earthy yellow-green undertones. Its restrained saturation suggests growth, dependability, and resilience, making it useful for outdoor brands, organic packaging, military themes, and gaming interfaces. The hex code #4c7238 works best as a supporting tone with cream or rust, while white text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #4c7238
What is #4c7238 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c7238 is rgb(76, 114, 56), in HSL hsl(99, 34%, 33%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 51%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #4c7238?
#4c7238 pairs well with cream, warm white, terracotta, and rust because these colors balance its muted olive-green base while preserving a grounded, natural feel across outdoor, organic, and heritage-inspired palettes without overwhelming its restrained saturation.
Does #4c7238 read as warm or cool?
#4c7238 reads as a muted, slightly warm olive green because its yellow-green undertones soften the cooler effect often associated with leafy greens, giving it a steady, natural character suited to outdoor brands, organic products, and understated interfaces.
Is #4c7238 readable on white or black?
#4c7238 has a 5.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.