#4E8457 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-weight green with earthy undertones. #4e8457 reads steady rather than showy, which suits organic branding, gardening sites, and finance work where trust matters. Black text passes WCAG AA on top of it at about 4.8:1. Best used as a dominant base or supporting tone, it pairs well with warm cream or dusty terracotta. Plain white can wash it out, so add contrast through texture or darker neighbors instead.
Questions about #4e8457
What is #4e8457 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e8457 is rgb(78, 132, 87), in HSL hsl(130, 26%, 41%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 34%, 48%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4e8457?
Warm creams, dusty terracotta, and deep charcoal all flatter #4e8457. Its low saturation lets slightly unexpected pairings read richer than safe white-and-green combos would.
Is #4e8457 readable on white or black?
#4e8457 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 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.