Color #4E7407 Color / Colour Code #4E7407
This page shows the hex color code for color #4e7407 (#4E7407). The colour is a green tone with 89% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #4E7407 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#4E7407 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 51, 81, and 111 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 81, 201, and 321 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #4E7407
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 81 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 81 to 126 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 81 with its complement at 261 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #4E7407
Lightness variations at hue 81 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #4E7407
Design Use Cases for #4E7407
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #4E7407 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#4E7407 at 24% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#4E7407 falls in the green range (hue 81). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #4E7407 (hue 81) to its complement at hue 261. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 111. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4e7407, #2d0774);
CSS Code for #4E7407
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About Color #4E7407 (#4E7407)
#4E7407 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 78 red, 116 green, and 7 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 16.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 81 degrees with 89% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #4E7407 is 92/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 94% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #4E7407 against white is 5.49:1 and against black is 3.83:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 17% lightness.
The complementary colour #2D0774 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #4E7407. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #746307 and #177407, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #4E7407?
- #4E7407 is Color #4E7407, a green color (colour) with RGB(78, 116, 7), HSL(81, 89%, 24%), and CMYK(33%, 0%, 94%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 92/255.
- Is #4E7407 accessible for text?
- Against white, #4E7407 has a contrast ratio of 5.49:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.83:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #4E7407?
- The complementary colour is #2D0774 (hue 261). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #746307 and #177407. The triadic palette adds #074E74 and #74074E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #4E7407 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #4e7407; or rgb(78, 116, 7); or hsl(81, 89%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 81 89% 24%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.