#4E9159 Hex Color
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The hex code #4e9159 defines an unsaturated, medium-dark green with a muted, slightly cool character. Its grounded appearance supports safety, reliability, and balance in sustainability, organic, pharmacy, finance, and gardening designs. Use it as a supporting brand tone with warm cream or dark brown. Black text provides readable contrast for body copy and compact UI labels.
Questions about #4e9159
What is #4e9159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e9159 is rgb(78, 145, 89), in HSL hsl(130, 30%, 44%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 39%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #4e9159?
#4e9159 pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, and dark brown, which add warmth to its slightly cool, muted green. Use cream for spacious backgrounds and brown for framing when you want an organic, dependable palette.
Is #4e9159 readable on white or black?
#4e9159 has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.