#4D8B31 Hex Color
An earthy and grounded muted green
This unsaturated lime green carries an earthy, grounded quality that avoids the harshness of neon shades. It functions best as a supporting tone in branding or UI design. Black text maintains high legibility against #4d8b31, meeting WCAG AA standards with a 5.1:1 contrast ratio. For a balanced palette, pair this hex code with dark charcoals or soft, warm neutrals rather than stark white.
Questions about #4d8b31
What is #4d8b31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d8b31 is rgb(77, 139, 49), in HSL hsl(101, 48%, 37%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 65%, 45%.
What color combinations work best with #4d8b31?
Because #4d8b31 is a muted, earthy tone, it pairs best with deep charcoal or soft, warm neutrals like cream. Avoid pairing it with high-contrast, stark white, which can make the green appear muddy rather than intentional.
Is #4d8b31 readable on white or black?
#4d8b31 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.