#495B3B Hex Color
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The hex code #495b3b is a dark, muted lime-green with gray and earthy olive undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to outdoor, organic, military, and gaming brands. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or rust. White text reads clearly on this color, making it practical for dark interfaces and bold labels.
Questions about #495b3b
What is #495b3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495b3b is rgb(73, 91, 59), in HSL hsl(94, 21%, 29%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 35%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #495b3b?
Warm creams, terracotta, rust, and muted gold pair well with #495b3b because their warmth lifts its gray, olive undertones without overpowering its grounded character, making cream useful for space and rust or terracotta effective as accents. This combination suits outdoor, organic, and heritage-inspired designs.
Does #495b3b read as warm or cool?
#495b3b reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its olive and yellow-green character is softened by gray, while its low saturation keeps the overall impression restrained rather than bright or strongly warm. Pair it with warm neutrals to emphasize its earthy character.
Is #495b3b readable on white or black?
#495b3b has a 7.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.