#495948 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green carries a serious, grounded weight. Because it is quite dark and desaturated, #495948 works best as a steady background or a text color rather than an accent. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or stark whites for high-contrast, professional interfaces. The hex code #495948 is legible enough for small body text, making it a reliable choice for sustainable or organic branding projects.
Questions about #495948
What is #495948 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495948 is rgb(73, 89, 72), in HSL hsl(116, 11%, 32%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 19%, 65%.
What colors complement #495948 for design palettes?
Is #495948 readable on white or black?
#495948 has a 7.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.