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#4D940A color code is #4D940A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4d940a.

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#4D940A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4D940A is 0.2278. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.78:1 against white and 5.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4D940A on white3.78:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#4D940A on black5.56:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4D940A3.78:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #4D940A5.56:1AA

#4D940A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4D940A?+
The hex code for #4D940A is #4D940A. In RGB it's rgb(77, 148, 10), and in HSL it's hsl(91, 87%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #4D940A?+
#4D940A in RGB is (77, 148, 10). Written in CSS: rgb(77, 148, 10).
What is the CMYK value of #4D940A?+
#4D940A converts to CMYK(48%, 0%, 93%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4D940A.
Is #4d940a a warm or cool color?+
#4D940A (#4D940A) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 91° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4d940a belong to?+
#4D940A belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 91°, 87%, 31% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #4d940a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4D940A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.78:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4d940a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4D940A (#4D940A) is 17-0232 Avocado Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4D940A in design

Practical guidance for using #4d940a (#4D940A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4D940A (#4D940A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.6:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4D940A (#4D940A) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#4D940A 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

#4D940A 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.