#4D5546
- RGB
- 77, 85, 70
- Brightness
- 81.1
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 92°, 10%, 30%
- HSV V %
- 33%
- Lab
- 35.0, -6.3, 7.7
- CMYK (%)
- 9%, 0%, 18%, 67%
- PNG size
- 5.6 KB
- Tone / Feel
- dark, muted cool hue
Recommended text: White (7.77:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #4D5546
Common Name: Deep Olive Slate
Category: Arts & Entertainment / Visual Art & Design
Core Specs
RGB: ~(77, 85, 70)
HSL: ~(92°, 10%, 30%)
CMYK: ~(9, 0, 18, 67)
Approx. Luminance: ~0.13
Accessibility & Contrast
Against White: ~7.8:1 — AA/AAA pass (normal text)
Against Black: ~2.7:1 — AA fail (even for large text)
Mood & Character
Grounded and quietly tactical, #4D5546 lives between forest moss and utility green. It feels capable and unfussy—great for products or spaces that want longevity over flash. On white, it reads crisp and deliberate; in matte finishes it leans into a rugged, outdoor gear vibe.
Close Named Matches (brand • hex • ΔE)
Exact hit — Tiger Drylac • 038/50020 • #4D5546 • ΔE=0.00
AMS Std. 595a • 34094 Green 383 Camouflage • #4F5545 • ΔE=1.08 — popular military coating; near-indistinguishable on matte substrates.
Federal Std. 595c • 34094 Green 383 Camouflage • #4E5444 • ΔE=1.11 — standardized defense finish; excellent field durability.
Pantone FHI • 19-0419 TPG Rifle Green • #515748 • ΔE=1.35 — interior/textile friendly; rich olive neutrality.
Sherwin-Williams • SW 0065 Vogue Green • #4B5645 • ΔE=1.80 — architectural paint match with strong coverage in eggshell/matte.
Note: On real materials, low-gloss and texture can hide small ΔE shifts; spec a tolerance (e.g., ΔE ≤ 2.0) for multi-vendor runs.
Pairing Tips
Neutrals: warm off-whites (e.g., ivory, bone), mushroom greys.
Accents: brass/aged bronze, oak/teak, terracotta, desaturated lavender.
UI: works as a primary on light backgrounds; reserve for text only on white or very light tints.
Why Designers Use It.
- Camouflage & Utility Heritage: This hue aligns with established camouflage standards (see 34094 family), signaling durability and function. It brings a trusted, “field-tested” narrative to outdoor products, luggage, hard goods, and protective coatings.
- Grounded Neutral That Isn’t Beige: Unlike greige, it adds subtle chroma. In interiors, it anchors cabinetry, millwork, and fixtures without overwhelming; in brand systems it frames photography and complex UI dashboards with low visual noise.
- Material Honesty: Reads exceptionally well on powder-coated metals (exact Tiger Drylac hit), anodized-like finishes, and textured plastics. Matte and fine-texture coats hold up under wear, hiding fingerprints and minor scuffs.
- Trend Resilience (Earth & Biophilic Palettes): Post-minimalist palettes lean earthy; this sits in the olive-moss lane popular in Nordic/Japanese-influenced spaces and contemporary outdoor apparel. It pairs naturally with wood species and stone.
- Sector Fit: Industrial design (tools, cases, audio gear), automotive trims, wayfinding accents on pale walls, defense/outdoor equipment, and UX components needing a calm, credibility-forward tone.
- Production Practicality: Pigment systems using chromium oxide green (PG17) and iron oxides achieve robust lightfastness and chemical resistance; low-VOC powder coatings are widely available in this shade class.
- Usability Caution: Avoid dark-on-dark pairings—contrast against black fails AA. Favor light backgrounds or introduce off-white keylines for legibility.
Swatch
Preview only; always validate on target material and finish.