#496D4F Hex Color
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Darker than sage and grayer than forest green, #496d4f is a muted green that recalls wet moss on stone. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a steady, understated mood. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background rather than a hero color, since it can read flat at large sizes. White text passes WCAG AA on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #496d4f
What is #496d4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496d4f is rgb(73, 109, 79), in HSL hsl(130, 20%, 36%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 28%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #496d4f?
Warm cream, dusty terracotta, and soft ochre all flatter #496d4f, since their warmth offsets its gray undertone. Skip bright neons, which make it look dull by comparison.
Is #496d4f readable on white or black?
#496d4f has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.