#4D4828 Hex Color
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Close to a well-worn army jacket, #4d4828 is a dark, grayed olive with a dusty yellow undertone. Its very low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a dominant base in moody or outdoor layouts rather than a bright accent. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 9.2:1 contrast. It flatters terracotta and soft cream, and it sits near the tones in what colors make brown.
Questions about #4d4828
What is #4d4828 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d4828 is rgb(77, 72, 40), in HSL hsl(52, 32%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 48%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4d4828?
Terracotta, soft cream, and warm tan all sit comfortably next to #4d4828, keeping its earthy character intact. For stronger contrast, pair it with pale sand or off-white text rather than pure white.
Is #4d4828 a warm or cool color?
It leans warm. A hidden yellow base gives it a dry, earthy warmth, though the heavy gray keeps it from ever feeling bright or sunny.
Is #4d4828 readable on white or black?
#4d4828 has a 9.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.