Emotion & Mood
Personality & Symbolism
Rooted in Japanese culture, nature, and seasonal beauty.
Suitable for backgrounds and subtle design elements.
Color Harmonies
Visual Analysis
Technical Values
| HEX | #4D5139 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 81, 57) |
| HSL | hsl(70, 17%, 27%) |
| CMYK | 5%, 0%, 30%, 68% |
| Contrast | Dark |
| CSS | background: #4D5139; |
Accessibility — WCAG Contrast
WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: white (#FFFFFF).
Color Psychology
Color Temperature
This color sits in the transitional zone between warm and cool (hue 70°), creating a balanced sensation that's neither energetic nor cold. It's psychologically versatile.
Visual Weight
At 27% lightness, this color carries substantial visual weight. Dark colors add perceived importance and gravity to elements. Research shows dark elements are perceived as 10-30% heavier.
Saturation Impact
The low saturation (17%) gives this color a muted, sophisticated quality. Desaturated colors reduce cognitive load and are associated with professionalism and maturity in design research.
Design Applications
Education & Learning
Stimulates mental activity and optimism — great for educational platforms, children's products, and attention-grabbing CTAs.
Warning & Highlights
High visibility for important notices, safety signage, and UI highlight states.
Dark Theme & UI
Deep tones reduce eye strain in dark mode — perfect for code editors, media players, and night-mode interfaces.