#4D513C Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty olive tone carries a heavy, serious weight. Because #4d513c is so muted and dark, it functions best as a grounding neutral or a secondary accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with crisp white text, as the high 8.2:1 contrast ratio ensures excellent readability. It works effectively in outdoor or military-inspired branding where a somber, earthy look is needed.
Questions about #4d513c
What is #4d513c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d513c is rgb(77, 81, 60), in HSL hsl(71, 15%, 28%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 26%, 68%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design aesthetic works best with #4d513c?
The color #4d513c thrives in outdoor or heritage-inspired branding, providing a rugged, somber foundation that feels both historical and grounded. It functions as a robust neutral when balanced against lighter, warmer tones or clean, bright typography to avoid appearing too monotonous or heavy.
Is #4d513c readable on white or black?
#4d513c has a 8.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.