#4C7347 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green sits comfortably between a sage and a forest shade. Because #4c7347 is desaturated and balanced, it functions best as a stable background tone rather than an accent. It pairs beautifully with cream or soft terracotta, grounding organic designs. White text remains legible at small sizes, making it a functional choice for UI elements requiring high readability.
Questions about #4c7347
What is #4c7347 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c7347 is rgb(76, 115, 71), in HSL hsl(113, 24%, 36%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 38%, 55%.
Which color palettes work best with #4c7347?
This muted green creates a balanced aesthetic when paired with warm, natural neutrals. It looks particularly sophisticated alongside terracotta or soft cream tones, which help pull out the subtle earthy undertones inherent in the #4c7347 shade without overpowering the design.
Is #4c7347 suitable for UI text or backgrounds?
Use #4c7347 primarily as a background color rather than for small body text. While its desaturation makes it easy on the eyes for large UI elements, white text placed over it provides the best contrast for accessibility standards.
Is #4c7347 readable on white or black?
#4c7347 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.