#497E62 Hex Color
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Somewhere between sage and forest, #497e62 is a muted green with a distinct gray cast. Its low saturation reads steady and grounded, which suits wellness branding, packaging, and eco projects. It works best as a dominant base or supporting tone, flattered by warm accents like terracotta or cream. White text passes AA on it at about 4.7:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #497e62
What is #497e62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #497e62 is rgb(73, 126, 98), in HSL hsl(148, 27%, 39%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 22%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #497e62?
#497e62 looks best with warm, earthy partners such as terracotta, cream, and soft tan. The warmth balances its gray cast and keeps designs from reading muddy.
Is #497e62 readable on white or black?
#497e62 has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 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.