#4C8B3C Hex Color
Earthy green with steady warmth
Muted and moderately dark, #4c8b3c is a softened green with earthy yellow undertones. Its restrained saturation gives organic brands, gardening projects, and finance interfaces a stable, reliable feel. Use the hex code #4c8b3c as a supporting tone beside cream or warm charcoal. Black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text.
Questions about #4c8b3c
What is #4c8b3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c8b3c is rgb(76, 139, 60), in HSL hsl(108, 40%, 39%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 57%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #4c8b3c?
Pair #4c8b3c with cream or warm charcoal for a grounded, readable palette, or add a muted purple accent for contrast; these choices support its earthy yellow undertone while keeping the softened green calm enough for branding and interface backgrounds.
Does #4c8b3c feel warm or cool?
Although green often feels cool, #4c8b3c leans slightly warm because its green base carries earthy yellow undertones, while its moderate darkness and restrained saturation create an organic, stable mood instead of a vivid or tropical one.
Where does #4c8b3c work well?
#4c8b3c works well in organic branding, gardening projects, and finance interfaces where a stable, natural supporting tone is useful, especially alongside cream or warm charcoal that balances its earthy green character.
Is #4c8b3c readable on white or black?
#4c8b3c has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.