#049B4D Hex Color
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#049b4d is an intense, saturated green with a high chroma that commands immediate attention. Because it is so loud, this shade works best as an accent or call-to-action button rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted warm grays to soften its energy. Since the hex code #049b4d maintains a strong contrast ratio, it remains readable when paired with black text.
Questions about #049b4d
What is #049b4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #049b4d is rgb(4, 155, 77), in HSL hsl(149, 95%, 31%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 50%, 39%.
How should I use #049b4d in a interface design?
Use #049b4d primarily as an accent for call-to-action buttons or alert icons instead of large backgrounds. It carries heavy visual weight, so balance the intensity by placing it alongside neutral warm gray or off-white elements to keep your layout clean and professional.
Is #049b4d readable on white or black?
#049b4d has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.