#495449 Hex Color
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#495449 is a dark, muted green with gray and ashy undertones, giving it a matte, smoky appearance. Its low saturation creates a serious, stable mood suited to eco, finance, pharmacy, and natural branding. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which achieves about a 7.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #495449.
Questions about #495449
What is #495449 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495449 is rgb(73, 84, 73), in HSL hsl(120, 7%, 31%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 13%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #495449?
Pair #495449 with warm off-white, sand, or muted terracotta for contrast, or use charcoal and darker neutrals for a restrained palette. Pale sage and dusty blue can soften its smoky green character without overpowering it.
Is #495449 warm or cool?
#495449 reads as a cool, gray-leaning green because its muted saturation and ashy undertones reduce the warmth found in yellow- or olive-leaning greens. It still feels natural and grounded rather than icy.
Is #495449 readable on white or black?
#495449 has a 7.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.