#4E974B Hex Color
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#4e974b is a muted, mid-weight green with earthy, leafy undertones. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which suits organic branding, pharmacy, and garden design. It works best as a base or supporting tone, and black text passes AA on it at about 5.9:1 contrast. At large sizes it can read a little flat, so add a brighter accent nearby.
Questions about #4e974b
What is #4e974b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e974b is rgb(78, 151, 75), in HSL hsl(118, 34%, 44%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 50%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #4e974b?
Cream, charcoal, and warm terracotta all flatter #4e974b. Terracotta adds warmth that keeps the muted green from reading flat, while cream type stays crisp against it.
Is #4e974b readable on white or black?
#4e974b has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.