Muted Kelly is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #4DB257, which equals rgb(77, 178, 87) in RGB and hsl(126, 40%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C57 M0 Y51 K30, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#4DB257 - RGB
77, 178, 87 - HSL
126°, 40%, 50% - CMYK
57, 0, 51, 30 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About Muted Kelly
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.82:1. Its complementary color is #B34DA8.
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Muted Kelly color codes
| HEX | #4DB257 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 178, 87) |
| HSL | hsl(126, 40%, 50%) |
| HSV | 126°, 57%, 70% |
| CMYK | 57%, 0%, 51%, 30% |
| Decimal | 5091927 |
Shades and tints of Muted Kelly
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E1F2E3 - 100
#C4E5C7 - 200
#A6D9AB - 300
#88CC8F - 400
#6BBF73 - 500
#4DB257 - 600
#409449 - 700
#33773A - 800
#27592C - 900
#1A3B1D - 950
#0D1E0F
Color harmonies for Muted Kelly
- Complementary
#B34DA8≈ Muted Fuchsia - Analogous −30°
#75B34D≈ Muted Fern - Analogous +30°
#4DB38A≈ Muted Seafoam - Triadic +120°
#574DB3≈ Muted Ultramarine - Triadic +240°
#B3574D≈ Muted Scarlet - Split 150°
#8A4DB3≈ Muted Amethyst - Split 210°
#B34D75≈ Muted Carmine
Contrast and accessibility of Muted Kelly
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Muted Kelly | Aa | 2.68:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Muted Kelly | Aa | 7.82:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Muted Kelly
background-color: #4DB257;color: #4DB257;background-color: rgb(77, 178, 87);background-color: hsl(126, 40%, 50%);:root { --color-muted-kelly: #4DB257; }class="bg-[#4DB257]"Colors similar to Muted Kelly
- Muted Green
#4DB24D - Muted Emerald
#4DB261 - Muted Shamrock
#57B24D - Muted Jade
#4DB26B - Muted Clover
#61B24D - Muted Leaf
#6BB24D - Muted Malachite
#4DB275 - Medium Sea Green
#3CB371 - Medium Dark Soft Jade
#2BAB51 - Medium Dark Soft Malachite
#2BAB5E - Medium Light Muted Green
#69BF69 - Medium Dark Muted Jade
#40965A
More green shades
- Palest Soft Kelly
#D6F5D9 - Darkest Muted Kelly
#0F2411 - Very Dark Muted Kelly
#1C401F - Dark Muted Kelly
#285D2D - Deep Muted Kelly
#34793B - Medium Dark Muted Kelly
#409649 - Medium Light Muted Kelly
#69BF72 - Light Muted Kelly
#86CB8D - Pale Muted Kelly
#A2D7A7 - Very Pale Muted Kelly
#BFE3C2 - Palest Muted Kelly
#DBF0DD
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Muted Kelly?
The HEX code for Muted Kelly is #4DB257.
What is the RGB value of Muted Kelly?
Muted Kelly has an RGB value of 77, 178, 87 (rgb(77, 178, 87)). In HSL it is 126°, 40%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Muted Kelly?
Use black text on Muted Kelly. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.68:1 and black text has 7.82:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Muted Kelly?
The complementary color of Muted Kelly is #B34DA8. Analogous colors #75B34D and #4DB38A also pair well.