#4B5B51

#4B5B51

Overview

#4B5B51 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 75, 91, 81, in HSL 142.5Β°, 9.6%, 32.5%, and in CMYK 17.6%, 0.0%, 11.0%, 64.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 7012 Basalt Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#4B5B51

RGB

75, 91, 81

HSL

142.5, 9.6%, 32.5%

HSV

142.5, 17.6%, 35.7%

CMYK

17.6%, 0.0%, 11.0%, 64.3%

OKLCH

0.4543 0.0255 157.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.

Design Usage

Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #4B5B51;
color: #4B5B51;
border-color: #4B5B51;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 600 #57534E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.21:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.91:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #4B5B51?

RGB(75, 91, 81) · HSL(142.5, 9.6%, 32.5%) · CMYK(17.6%, 0.0%, 11.0%, 64.3%)

Does #4B5B51 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.21:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #4B5B51?

Use FFFFFF text on a #4B5B51 background; contrast on black is 2.91:1.