#495923 Hex Color
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Dark olive with a muted, earthy cast, #495923 is low in both saturation and brightness. It earns its keep as a dominant base in outdoor, military, and organic branding, where white text clears WCAG AA at roughly 7.7:1 contrast. Pair it with warm terracotta or cream, or it can read flat.
Questions about #495923
What is #495923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495923 is rgb(73, 89, 35), in HSL hsl(78, 44%, 24%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 61%, 65%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #495923?
Warm creams, muted golds, and terracotta bring out its earthy undertone, while charcoal keeps it moody. Avoid bright greens next to it, which make it look muddy by comparison.
Is #495923 readable on white or black?
#495923 has a 7.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.