#4F6719 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated olive brings a moody, grounded character to design palettes. Because of its muddy undertones, #4f6719 works best as a supporting tone or a natural contrast rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted terracotta or dusty gold to emphasize an organic, earthy feel. The hex code for this serious, vegetal shade is #4f6719, which offers enough contrast to support white text legibly.
Questions about #4f6719
What is #4f6719 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f6719 is rgb(79, 103, 25), in HSL hsl(78, 61%, 25%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 76%, 60%.
Does #4f6719 work well as a primary background?
While #4f6719 creates a sophisticated atmosphere, its muddy undertones can overwhelm a screen if used as a primary background. It shines most as a grounded text accent or a natural border against cream or light beige surfaces.
Which color combinations complement #4f6719?
This shade creates a balanced, organic palette when paired with terracotta or dusty gold. These warmer, earthy tones offset the serious, vegetal nature of the olive, providing enough contrast to remain visually engaging without clashing.
Is #4f6719 readable on white or black?
#4f6719 has a 6.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.