#4F7960 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #4f7960 is a dusty green with gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character supports sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or dark navy, rather than a dominant background. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #4f7960.
Questions about #4f7960
What is #4f7960 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f7960 is rgb(79, 121, 96), in HSL hsl(144, 21%, 39%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 21%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #4f7960?
For balanced palettes, pair #4f7960 with warm cream, terracotta, or navy; these warmer or deeper accents support its muted green character without overpowering it in branding or interface projects.
Is #4f7960 warm or cool?
#4f7960 reads as a cool-leaning muted green because its blue component is slightly stronger than its red component, while gray undertones soften the hue and keep it from feeling crisp or vivid.
Is #4f7960 readable on white or black?
#4f7960 has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.