Green
Army Green
Army Green
#4B5320Click to copy
Army Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(75, 83, 32)Copy
HSLhsl(69, 44%, 23%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(69, 61%, 33%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(10%, 0%, 61%, 67%)Copy
Army Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#4B5320
Click to copy#282053
Click to copyAnalogous
#534120
Click to copy#325320
Click to copySplit Complementary
#203253
Click to copy#412053
Click to copyMonochromatic
#4B5320
Click to copy#828C4D
Click to copy#B3BC83
Click to copy#080904
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyArmy Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
8.21 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.56 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.53 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.54 : 1
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Army Green Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Army Green Color Introduction
Definition
Army Green (HEX #4B5320) has the RGB value rgb(75, 83, 32), the HSL value hsl(69°, 44%, 23%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(10%, 0%, 61%, 67%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Army Green is #282053, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #534220 and #325320 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#203253, #412053) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Army Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Army Green has a contrast ratio of 8.21:1 against white and 2.56:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Army Green has a lightness of 23% and a saturation of 44%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The aesthetics of pragmatism.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Army Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Army Green is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Army Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.