#495C30 Hex Color
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#495c30 is a dark, dusty green with distinct earthy undertones. This grounded shade works best as a moody backdrop or a supporting tone for organic branding, providing a stable foundation for lighter, high-contrast text. While it sits comfortably among other deeper green tones, avoid large blocks of this color if your layout feels cramped. White text remains highly readable here due to the strong contrast ratio.
Questions about #495c30
What is #495c30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495c30 is rgb(73, 92, 48), in HSL hsl(86, 31%, 27%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 48%, 64%.
What colors pair well with the dark green #495c30?
#495c30 works beautifully alongside cream or warm beige to highlight its earthy, organic nature. For a more sophisticated, high-contrast look, pair it with a crisp off-white or a deep charcoal to ground the design.
Is #495c30 readable on white or black?
#495c30 has a 7.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.