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#4B8F38 color code is #4B8F38. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4b8f38.

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#4B8F38 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4B8F38 is 0.2143. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.97:1 against white and 5.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4B8F38 on white3.97:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#4B8F38 on black5.29:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4B8F383.97:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #4B8F385.29:1AA

#4B8F38 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4B8F38?+
The hex code for #4B8F38 is #4B8F38. In RGB it's rgb(75, 143, 56), and in HSL it's hsl(107, 44%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #4B8F38?+
#4B8F38 in RGB is (75, 143, 56). Written in CSS: rgb(75, 143, 56).
What is the CMYK value of #4B8F38?+
#4B8F38 converts to CMYK(48%, 0%, 61%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4B8F38.
Is #4b8f38 a warm or cool color?+
#4B8F38 (#4B8F38) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 107° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4b8f38 belong to?+
#4B8F38 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 107°, 44%, 39% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #4b8f38 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4B8F38 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.97:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4b8f38?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4B8F38 (#4B8F38) is 7730 C Fern Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4B8F38 in design

Practical guidance for using #4b8f38 (#4B8F38) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4B8F38 (#4B8F38) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4B8F38 (#4B8F38) 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

#4B8F38 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

#4B8F38 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.