#4E6344 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #4e6344 blends dusty lime with olive-gray undertones for a matte, grounded look. Its low saturation gives branding, outdoor packaging, gaming interfaces, and moody layouts a serious, dependable tone. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or rust accents; white text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #4e6344.
Questions about #4e6344
What is #4e6344 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e6344 is rgb(78, 99, 68), in HSL hsl(101, 19%, 33%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 31%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #4e6344?
Warm off-white, muted terracotta, and deep neutral tones pair well with #4e6344, balancing its olive-gray base with lightness, warmth, and earthy contrast while preserving a grounded mood across the palette. Use off-white for spacious contrast, terracotta for an earthy accent, and charcoal only when a darker, quieter finish is wanted.
Does #4e6344 feel warm or cool?
#4e6344 reads as mostly neutral to slightly warm, since its olive-green hue carries a dusty yellow-lime cast while gray undertones reduce saturation and keep the result restrained rather than sunny. Warm ivory or rust accents can make the overall palette feel more welcoming.
Where can #4e6344 work well?
Use #4e6344 as a dominant base for outdoor packaging, grounded branding, or moody interfaces where its low saturation supports a serious, dependable tone without demanding attention, especially across larger surfaces. Pair it with warm off-white for breathing room and a muted orange-red accent when the design needs more energy.
Is #4e6344 readable on white or black?
#4e6344 has a 6.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.