#4E6256 Hex Color
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#4e6256 is a muted, dusty green with heavy grey undertones. It feels serious and grounded, functioning best as a moody background or a subtle supporting element in organic design palettes. Because of its dark, inky quality, white text remains highly legible against this shade. The hex code for this ashy green is #4e6256, a reliable choice for sustainable branding or sophisticated dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #4e6256
What is #4e6256 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e6256 is rgb(78, 98, 86), in HSL hsl(144, 11%, 35%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 12%, 62%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #4e6256 read as a warm or cool green?
#4e6256 sits on the cool side of the spectrum because its heavy grey and slight blue-leaning desaturation pull it away from vibrant, warmer foliage greens. This makes it feel more like a neutral stone or lichen than a bright botanical shade.
What colors pair well with #4e6256 for a balanced palette?
You can anchor #4e6256 by pairing it with cream or warm beige to lift the heavy grey undertones. For a higher contrast, try deep charcoal or soft terracotta to provide a warm pop against the serious, grounded nature of this green.
Is #4e6256 readable on white or black?
#4e6256 has a 6.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.