#4D5924 Hex Color
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#4d5924 is a dark, desaturated olive with strong earthy undertones. Because it is dim and muddy, it works best as a supporting texture or a grounding background rather than a main focal point. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold or cream accents. White text provides excellent 7.6:1 contrast against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for legible dark-mode UI elements.
Questions about #4d5924
What is #4d5924 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d5924 is rgb(77, 89, 36), in HSL hsl(74, 42%, 25%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 60%, 65%.
What color combinations work best with #4d5924?
Why is #4d5924 a good choice for text backgrounds?
Because #4d5924 is a dark, desaturated shade, it provides exceptional contrast against standard white text, reaching a ratio of 7.6:1. This ensures your user interface remains accessible and readable even in low-light, dark-mode design environments.
Is #4d5924 readable on white or black?
#4d5924 has a 7.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.