#495527 Hex Color
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#495527 is a dark, muted lime green with earthy olive and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, shadowed mood suited to outdoor, military, gaming, and organic branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream or rust accents; white text remains highly readable at about 8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #495527.
Questions about #495527
What is #495527 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495527 is rgb(73, 85, 39), in HSL hsl(76, 37%, 24%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 54%, 67%.
How does #495527 read as a warm or cool color?
#495527 reads as a subdued, slightly warm green because its olive and earthy undertones outweigh the cooler impression of green. Its low saturation keeps it restrained rather than vivid, giving designs a grounded mood suited to outdoor, utility, gaming, and organic themes.
What colors pair well with #495527?
#495527 pairs well with warm cream, rust, terracotta, and muted metallic tones, which bring out its earthy character without making a palette feel harsh while preserving its quiet, grounded mood. Use cream for softer contrast, or terracotta when you want a warmer accent.
Is #495527 readable on white or black?
#495527 has a 8.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.