#4D6053 Hex Color
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#4d6053 is a dark, muted green with gray and slightly cool undertones. Its low saturation and matte depth create a serious, understated mood that suits moody backgrounds, eco branding, and supporting elements. Use it as a stable base with warm ivory or terracotta accents. White text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #4d6053.
Questions about #4d6053
What is #4d6053 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d6053 is rgb(77, 96, 83), in HSL hsl(139, 11%, 34%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 14%, 62%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4d6053?
#4d6053 pairs well with warm ivory for a clean contrast, while terracotta or muted ochre adds measured warmth without making the palette loud. Use those warmer tones for small accents, buttons, or illustrations against its restrained green base.
Does #4d6053 read warm or cool?
#4d6053 reads slightly cool because its green is subdued by gray, though surrounding colors can shift it. Against warm beige it appears more neutral, while beside blue-green shades its earthy undertone becomes easier to notice in a palette.
Is #4d6053 readable on white or black?
#4d6053 has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.