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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E5440 — Hunter Green
#4E5440 is a dark desaturated green sitting at 78° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #4E5440
- f8f8f6
- e2e4dc
- cbd0c1
- b5bca6
- 9fa88b
- 899471
- 717a5c
- 585f47
- 3f4433
- 26291f
- 0d0f0b
Color schemes using #4E5440
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#4E5440 FAQ
What color is #4E5440?
#4E5440 is a shade of hunter green in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 14% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E5440?
#4E5440 is rgb(78, 84, 64) in RGB, hsl(78, 14%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 24%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E5440?
White text on this background reaches 7.88:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.67:1.
What colors go well with #4E5440?
Its direct complement is #464054. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #404454 and #504054 gives you contrast without the vibration.