#486C42 Hex Color
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Far from a bright spring green, #486c42 is a dark, dusty green with gray undertones and little saturation. That restraint makes it a reliable supporting tone in eco, finance, and garden branding. It pairs well with warm terracotta or cream, which lift it without clashing. One caution: in large blocks it can read muddy, so test it against your layout first.
Questions about #486c42
What is #486c42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #486c42 is rgb(72, 108, 66), in HSL hsl(111, 24%, 34%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 39%, 58%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #486c42?
Warm, light colors work best. Try #486c42 with terracotta, soft cream, or dusty pink to lift its low saturation without clashing. Cool blues also pair fine but can push the palette toward somber.
Is #486c42 readable on white or black?
#486c42 has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.