#4D7159 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #4d7159 is a dark, ashy green with low saturation and a slightly gray undertone. The hex code #4d7159 brings understated stability to sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or terracotta, since large areas can feel gloomy and muddy.
Questions about #4d7159
What is #4d7159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d7159 is rgb(77, 113, 89), in HSL hsl(140, 19%, 37%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 21%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #4d7159?
#4d7159 pairs well with warm cream for gentle contrast, while terracotta adds an earthy counterpoint that keeps the muted green grounded without making it appear brighter than it is overall. Use charcoal when the layout needs firmer definition.
Does #4d7159 read warm or cool?
#4d7159 reads as a subdued, slightly cool green because its low saturation and gray cast outweigh the mild warmth of its green base within restrained palettes that use pale neutrals.
Is #4d7159 readable on white or black?
#4d7159 has a 5.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.