#4F8005 Hex Color
A saturated, earthy green with olive undertones
This saturated, earthy green sits between a true lime and an olive tone. Because of its weight, #4f8005 works best as an accent color rather than a large background field, which can feel muddy. It pairs well with crisp charcoal grays or soft creams to balance the intensity. With a contrast ratio of 4.7:1, white text remains legible if you use this as a primary call to action.
Questions about #4f8005
What is #4f8005 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f8005 is rgb(79, 128, 5), in HSL hsl(84, 92%, 26%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 96%, 50%.
How can I balance the intensity of #4f8005 in a design?
Use #4f8005 primarily as an accent color for buttons or highlights rather than large background blocks to prevent a muddy appearance. Pairing it with a high-contrast charcoal or soft cream helps ground its saturation without overwhelming the visual layout.
Is #4f8005 readable on white or black?
#4f8005 has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.