#49603B Hex Color
Muted olive with an earthy calm
Dark and heavily muted, #49603b blends olive green with soft yellow-gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, earthy mood suited to outdoor brands, gaming interfaces, and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or rust rather than a dominant background, where it can feel muddy. White text achieves about 7.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #49603b.
Questions about #49603b
What is #49603b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49603b is rgb(73, 96, 59), in HSL hsl(97, 24%, 30%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 39%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #49603b?
Does #49603b have warm or cool undertones?
#49603b reads as a muted warm olive because its green base is softened by yellow-gray undertones. Its low saturation restrains the warmth, giving the shade an earthy, matte character instead of a bright, sunny appearance.
Is #49603b readable on white or black?
#49603b has a 6.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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.