#4E825E Hex Color
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#4e825e is a muted, ashy green with moderate lightness and low saturation, giving it a grounded, reliable feel. Its balanced greenish tone supports safety and harmony in sustainability, pharmacy, finance, or gardening brands. Use it as a supporting color beside cream or terracotta rather than a full-page background. The hex code #4e825e gives black text about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #4e825e
What is #4e825e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e825e is rgb(78, 130, 94), in HSL hsl(138, 25%, 41%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 28%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #4e825e in a palette?
#4e825e pairs well with warm cream, deep gray, and muted terracotta, which add contrast without overpowering its dusty green base and help separate backgrounds, type, and small visual accents in a restrained palette. Use cream for space, deep gray for text, and terracotta for small accents.
Where does #4e825e work best in design?
#4e825e works best as a supporting tone or medium-sized surface, especially in eco packaging, pharmacy interfaces, and garden-focused branding. Its muted saturation gives structure without demanding attention, but large solid areas can look muddy beside pale neutrals.
Is #4e825e readable on white or black?
#4e825e has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.