#496D58 Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, this muted green offers a grounded, organic feel without the intensity of brighter foliage tones. It works well as a supporting background color, providing stability rather than drawing immediate attention. Because of its low saturation, #496d58 pairs best with warm creams or soft grays to avoid looking muddy. White text remains perfectly readable against this hex code, making it suitable for professional UI applications.
Questions about #496d58
What is #496d58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496d58 is rgb(73, 109, 88), in HSL hsl(145, 20%, 36%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 19%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #496d58?
Is #496d58 suitable for text on a white background?
#496d58 provides good readability against white backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for UI text or graphic accents. It sits in a sweet spot where it is distinct enough to be legible without the harsh intensity of pure black.
Is #496d58 readable on white or black?
#496d58 has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.