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Dark Brown Green
Dark Brown Green
#4F5945Click to copy
Dark Brown Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(79, 89, 69)Copy
HSLhsl(90, 13%, 31%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(90, 22%, 35%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 65%)Copy
Dark Brown Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#4F5945
Click to copy#4F4559
Click to copyAnalogous
#595945
Click to copy#455945
Click to copySplit Complementary
#454559
Click to copy#594559
Click to copyMonochromatic
#4F5945
Click to copy#828282
Click to copy#B5B5B5
Click to copy#1C2018
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Brown 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
7.38 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.85 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.76 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.71 : 1
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Dark Brown Green Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Dark Brown Green Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Brown Green (HEX #4F5945) has the RGB value rgb(79, 89, 69), the HSL value hsl(90°, 13%, 31%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 65%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Brown Green is #4F4559, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #595945 and #455945 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#454559, #594559) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Brown Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Brown Green has a contrast ratio of 7.38:1 against white and 2.85:1 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, Dark Brown Green has a lightness of 31% and a saturation of 13%, 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 shadow color of pottery jars and plants in still-life paintings, balancing the warm tones of the composition.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Dark Brown 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, Dark Brown 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.
Dark Brown 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.
