#4E724C Hex Color
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Like pine needles dusted with ash, #4e724c is a dark green with low saturation and low lightness. It reads matte and steady, which suits gardening, eco, and finance work where restraint matters. Use it as a supporting tone or 30% layer rather than a dominant base. White text on the hex code #4e724c hits about 5.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #4e724c
What is #4e724c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e724c is rgb(78, 114, 76), in HSL hsl(117, 20%, 37%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 33%, 55%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Does white text pass WCAG AA on #4e724c?
Yes. White text on #4e724c reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, which clears the 4.5:1 minimum for AA body text. Dark text on top of it falls well short, so keep type light.
What pairs well with #4e724c?
Warm creams and dusty terracotta flatter its muted tone better than bright accents, which look harsh against it. Use #4e724c as a supporting layer and let a lighter neutral carry the background.
Is #4e724c readable on white or black?
#4e724c has a 5.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 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.