#496033 Hex Color
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Somewhere between an army blanket and forest floor, this dark olive leans gray and earthy rather than green. Its low saturation and deep value read moody, so it works best as a dominant base in outdoor branding, dark interfaces, or nature packaging. White text against the hex code #496033 hits about 7:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta to add warmth.
Questions about #496033
What is #496033 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496033 is rgb(73, 96, 51), in HSL hsl(91, 31%, 29%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 47%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #496033?
Warm accents like terracotta, dusty cream, and burnt orange lift #496033 out of its gloom, while navy and charcoal deepen the moody feel. Pale pastels tend to wash it out.
Is #496033 readable on white or black?
#496033 has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.