#496949 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green leans heavily into shadow and organic calm. Its desaturated character works best as a background color for moody or sustainable branding projects, where it provides a stable, serious base. Pair #496949 with soft creams or warm whites to maintain readability, as it carries enough contrast for legible body text. The hex code for this shade is #496949.
Questions about #496949
What is #496949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496949 is rgb(73, 105, 73), in HSL hsl(120, 18%, 35%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 30%, 59%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #496949 for a balanced design?
Is #496949 considered a warm or cool green?
#496949 leans toward the cool side of the spectrum due to its heavy gray undertones and dusty character. It lacks the vibrancy of lime or chartreuse, making it an ideal choice for environments that require a serious, stable, and calming atmosphere.
Is #496949 readable on white or black?
#496949 has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.