#4F9E6E Hex Color
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#4f9e6e is a muted, steady green with an earthy, herbal feel. Its low saturation reads dependable rather than loud, a good fit for sustainability, pharmacy, and finance branding. It works best as a supporting tone beside cream or warm terracotta, though it can carry a full palette in organic and gardening work. The hex code also passes AA behind black text at about 6.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #4f9e6e
What is #4f9e6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f9e6e is rgb(79, 158, 110), in HSL hsl(144, 33%, 46%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 30%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #4f9e6e?
Warm terracotta and cream bring out its earthy side, while charcoal gives it a crisper, more modern edge. Avoid bright reds, which fight with its muted character.
Is #4f9e6e readable on white or black?
#4f9e6e has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.