#4F6857 Hex Color
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Muted and shadowed, #4f6857 is a dark green with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte character suits moody backgrounds, sustainability branding, and natural interfaces without feeling bright or decorative. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or dusty rose. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #4f6857.
Questions about #4f6857
What is #4f6857 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f6857 is rgb(79, 104, 87), in HSL hsl(139, 14%, 36%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 16%, 59%.
Which colors pair well with #4f6857?
#4f6857 pairs well with warm ivory, dusty rose, muted clay, and soft beige, which add warmth without competing with its gray-green base; lighter neutrals also provide clean contrast for text and interface surfaces.
Does #4f6857 read as warm or cool?
#4f6857 reads as a subdued cool-to-neutral green because its gray undertones soften the hue, reduce warmth, and keep its low saturation from feeling fresh, bright, or decorative in most palettes.
Is #4f6857 readable on white or black?
#4f6857 has a 6.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.