#4C7F55 Hex Color
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Muted and slightly dusty, #4c7f55 is a medium-dark green with gray undertones and a matte finish. Its restrained saturation suits sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding without feeling loud. Use this hex color as a supporting tone or background with white text. At about 4.7:1 contrast, it meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #4c7f55.
Questions about #4c7f55
What is #4c7f55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c7f55 is rgb(76, 127, 85), in HSL hsl(131, 25%, 40%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 33%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #4c7f55?
Pair #4c7f55 with white for clean contrast, charcoal for softer text, and muted terracotta for warmth; pale sage or warm beige can extend its calm, natural palette without competing with the green.
Is #4c7f55 warm or cool?
#4c7f55 reads as a cool, muted green because its gray undertones temper the yellow in green and give it a calm, restrained appearance rather than a bright, yellow-leaning green. It can still feel natural and grounded beside warm neutrals.
Can I use white text on #4c7f55?
White text on #4c7f55 reaches about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text; verify the final combination in a contrast checker because font size, weight, and surrounding colors still affect readability.
Is #4c7f55 readable on white or black?
#4c7f55 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.