#496E46 Hex Color
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Muted and shadowed, #496e46 is a dark green with gray undertones and a matte, grounded appearance. It brings seriousness and stability to eco, finance, pharmacy, and gardening brands without feeling bright or decorative. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background, pairing it with warm cream. The hex code #496e46 supports white body text at about 5.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA.
Questions about #496e46
What is #496e46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496e46 is rgb(73, 110, 70), in HSL hsl(116, 22%, 35%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 36%, 57%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #496e46?
Warm cream creates gentle contrast with #496e46, while muted terracotta or burgundy accents add warmth without making the palette feel bright, and lighter neutrals keep layouts open when the green carries larger areas.
Does #496e46 read warm or cool?
#496e46 reads as a muted, slightly cool green because its gray undertones soften the hue; warm cream and earthy accents can shift the overall palette toward a more welcoming, grounded mood.
Is #496e46 readable on white or black?
#496e46 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.