#4F6155 Hex Color
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#4f6155 is a dark, muted green with gray and slightly blue undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, ashy look that feels serious, grounded, and understated. Use it as a supporting tone in eco, finance, pharmacy, or gardening palettes, pairing it with warm cream or muted clay. White text achieves about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #4f6155.
Questions about #4f6155
What is #4f6155 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f6155 is rgb(79, 97, 85), in HSL hsl(140, 10%, 35%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 12%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #4f6155?
Warm cream and muted clay pair well with #4f6155, softening its cool gray-green base, while terracotta adds restrained warmth without making the palette feel bright or losing its grounded character. Use cream for backgrounds and clay for accents.
Does #4f6155 read as warm or cool?
#4f6155 reads as a cool, muted green because its gray base is tempered by a slight blue undertone. Its low saturation gives it a matte, serious feel, making it suitable for calm supporting roles rather than bright focal accents.
Is #4f6155 readable on white or black?
#4f6155 has a 6.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.17:1 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.