#495932 Hex Color
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Dark olive with a dusty, muted edge, #495932 sits between lime and forest green. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a serious, grounded mood, closer to a shaded floor than a fresh leaf. It earns its keep as a dominant base in outdoor, military, and organic branding. White text passes comfortably on it at about 7.6:1 contrast. Pair it with warm cream or terracotta to keep large areas from going flat.
Questions about #495932
What is #495932 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495932 is rgb(73, 89, 50), in HSL hsl(85, 28%, 27%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 44%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #495932?
Cream, terracotta, and soft gold all lift #495932 without clashing. Keep it away from other muted greens, where it can turn muddy and lose definition.
Does #495932 read warm or cool?
It leans warm. The yellow undertone from its lime side gives it an earthy heat that most pure greens lack, especially next to cool grays.
Is #495932 readable on white or black?
#495932 has a 7.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.