#485D23 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #485d23 blends earthy green with yellow undertones for a shaded lime-olive appearance. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to outdoor brands, gaming interfaces, and organic packaging. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text. White text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #485d23
What is #485d23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #485d23 is rgb(72, 93, 35), in HSL hsl(82, 45%, 25%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 62%, 64%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #485d23?
#485d23 pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream and sand, plus terracotta accents; muted sage or charcoal creates a quieter palette, while pale backgrounds keep the olive base from feeling too heavy.
Is #485d23 readable on white or black?
#485d23 has a 7.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.