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#4B8A1E color code is #4B8A1E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4b8a1e.

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#4B8A1E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4B8A1E is 0.1977. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.24:1 against white and 4.95:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4B8A1E on white4.24:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#4B8A1E on black4.95:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4B8A1E4.24:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #4B8A1E4.95:1AA

#4B8A1E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4B8A1E?+
The hex code for #4B8A1E is #4B8A1E. In RGB it's rgb(75, 138, 30), and in HSL it's hsl(95, 64%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #4B8A1E?+
#4B8A1E in RGB is (75, 138, 30). Written in CSS: rgb(75, 138, 30).
What is the CMYK value of #4B8A1E?+
#4B8A1E converts to CMYK(46%, 0%, 78%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4B8A1E.
Is #4b8a1e a warm or cool color?+
#4B8A1E (#4B8A1E) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 95° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4b8a1e belong to?+
#4B8A1E belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 95°, 64%, 33% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #4b8a1e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4B8A1E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.24:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4b8a1e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4B8A1E (#4B8A1E) is 3138 C Dark Moss, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4B8A1E in design

Practical guidance for using #4b8a1e (#4B8A1E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4B8A1E (#4B8A1E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4B8A1E (#4B8A1E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#4B8A1E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#4B8A1E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.