Green color · XKCD survey name
Camouflage Green Color Code: #4B6113
Camouflage Green (#4B6113) is a dark, rich yellow-green shade: RGB 75, 97, 19, HSL 77°, 67%, 23%. White text reads comfortably on it (6.95:1 contrast).
Camouflage Green color values
#4B6113
rgb(75, 97, 19)
hsl(77, 67%, 23%)
77, 80%, 38%
hwb(77 7% 62%)
23%, 0%, 80%, 62%
4940051
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Camouflage Green?
“Camouflage Green” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 77° places it in the yellow-green part of the color wheel, with 67% saturation (rich) and 23% lightness (dark). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other green colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 8% of them and more saturated than 39% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.101, which makes it a dark color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Camouflage Green counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 23% and its relative luminance is 0.101. White text reads comfortably on it (6.95:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Camouflage Green
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 6.95:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 3.01:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Camouflage Green
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Camouflage Green
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Camouflage Green
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (6.95:1 contrast)
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Charts, maps and nature illustrations
- Calm backgrounds and section fills
- Success and confirmation states (with a label or icon)
- Eco, health and finance-style branding
Use Camouflage Green in CSS
:root {
--color-camouflage-green: #4B6113;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-camouflage-green);
background-color: #4B6113;
border: 2px solid #4B6113;
}Questions about Camouflage Green
What is the HEX code for Camouflage Green?
Camouflage Green is #4B6113.
What is the RGB value of Camouflage Green?
The RGB value of Camouflage Green is 75, 97, 19: 75 red, 97 green and 19 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(75, 97, 19) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Camouflage Green?
The HSL value of Camouflage Green is 77°, 67%, 23% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(77, 67%, 23%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Camouflage Green?
A standard conversion gives about C 23%, M 0%, Y 80%, K 62%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Camouflage Green a light or dark color?
Camouflage Green counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 23% and its relative luminance is 0.101. White text reads comfortably on it (6.95:1 contrast).
How does Camouflage Green look with white text?
White text on Camouflage Green has a contrast ratio of 6.95:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Camouflage Green look with black text?
Black text on Camouflage Green has a contrast ratio of 3.01:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Camouflage Green?
Dark Indigo is its complementary color, and Mud Brown sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Camouflage Green be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (6.95:1 contrast); large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough; charts, maps and nature illustrations.
How do I use Camouflage Green in CSS?
Use color: #4B6113; for text, background-color: #4B6113; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-camouflage-green: #4B6113; and reuse it with var(--color-camouflage-green).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.