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#4C8448 color code is #4C8448. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4c8448.

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#4C8448 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4C8448 is 0.1851. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.47:1 against white and 4.70:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4C8448 on white4.47:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#4C8448 on black4.70:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4C84484.47:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #4C84484.70:1AA

#4C8448 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4C8448?+
The hex code for #4C8448 is #4C8448. In RGB it's rgb(76, 132, 72), and in HSL it's hsl(116, 29%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #4C8448?+
#4C8448 in RGB is (76, 132, 72). Written in CSS: rgb(76, 132, 72).
What is the CMYK value of #4C8448?+
#4C8448 converts to CMYK(42%, 0%, 45%, 48%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4C8448.
Is #4c8448 a warm or cool color?+
#4C8448 (#4C8448) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 116° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4c8448 belong to?+
#4C8448 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 116°, 29%, 40% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #4c8448 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4C8448 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.47:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4c8448?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4C8448 (#4C8448) is 17-0535 Fern Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4C8448 in design

Practical guidance for using #4c8448 (#4C8448) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4C8448 (#4C8448) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4C8448 (#4C8448) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#4C8448 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

#4C8448 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.