#4E7049 Hex Color
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A muted, inky green with ashy undertones. #4e7049 sits dark and desaturated, so it works best as a supporting tone or dominant base in organic, gardening, and finance design. It flatters warm terracotta and soft cream more than bright whites, and it carries enough contrast for white body text at small sizes.
Questions about #4e7049
What is #4e7049 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e7049 is rgb(78, 112, 73), in HSL hsl(112, 21%, 36%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 35%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #4e7049?
Warm, dusty earth tones suit #4e7049 best, especially terracotta, soft cream, and muted mustard. Skip bright neons and pure white, which make this desaturated green look dull and gray by comparison.
Is #4e7049 readable on white or black?
#4e7049 has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.