#4D4200 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried mustard and old army canvas, the hex code #4d4200 gives a dark olive yellow with most of its brightness drained away. Its muted green undertone ties it to what colors make green, but the low saturation keeps it earthy rather than fresh. Pair it with cream or burnt orange, and lean on white text, which hits about 10:1 contrast here. Use it as a dominant base, not a small accent.
Questions about #4d4200
What is #4d4200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d4200 is rgb(77, 66, 0), in HSL hsl(51, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 100%, 70%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4d4200?
Cream, burnt orange, and deep teal all flatter #4d4200. Cream lifts its murkiness, burnt orange keeps the palette warm, and deep teal adds contrast without clashing. Avoid bright greens nearby, since they fight its muted character.
Is #4d4200 readable on white or black?
#4d4200 has a 10.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.09:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.