#497746 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green sits firmly between organic earth tones and sterile office palettes. With a low-chroma finish, #497746 works best as a grounding neutral rather than a focal point. Use this hex code for secondary UI elements or backgrounds to convey stability and balance. White text reads clearly over this shade, ensuring solid accessibility for body content or standard interfaces.
Questions about #497746
What is #497746 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #497746 is rgb(73, 119, 70), in HSL hsl(116, 26%, 37%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 41%, 53%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How should I use #497746 in a web design interface?
#497746 functions best as a stabilizing background or secondary UI element because its low-chroma finish prevents it from overwhelming primary content. Use it to create calm, professional layouts that remain accessible with clean white text overlays.
Does #497746 lean warm or cool?
#497746 sits in a balanced middle ground, leaning slightly cool due to its dusty, desaturated undertones, yet it retains enough organic warmth to feel natural. This neutrality makes it an excellent choice for designs that require stability without harsh vibrancy.
Is #497746 readable on white or black?
#497746 has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.