#4E794F Hex Color
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Dusty, muted green with a gray cast, the hex code #4e794f sits mid-dark and matte. Low saturation makes it a natural supporting tone for section backgrounds, packaging, and eco or finance branding. Large fields can turn muddy, so give it a brighter partner. Warm terracotta or soft sand keeps it grounded, and white text clears AA contrast at about 5.0:1.
Questions about #4e794f
What is #4e794f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e794f is rgb(78, 121, 79), in HSL hsl(121, 22%, 39%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 35%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #4e794f?
Warm terracotta, soft sand, and cream all lift #4e794f without fighting its muted tone. Avoid bright lime or teal neighbors, which make it look duller by comparison.
What mood does #4e794f convey?
It reads as stability and understatement. The low saturation and mid depth feel settled rather than energetic, which suits finance, pharmacy, and organic or gardening brands.
Is #4e794f readable on white or black?
#4e794f has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.