#49840C Hex Color

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This bold, saturated lime is highly energetic and commands attention. Because it is intense, #49840c works best as a sharp accent or button color rather than a large background. It pairs well with dark charcoals, as the black text contrast ratio of 4.6:1 ensures readability for smaller body copy. The hex code for this lush, vivid green is #49840c.

Questions about #49840c

What is #49840c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49840c is rgb(73, 132, 12), in HSL hsl(90, 83%, 28%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 91%, 48%.
Where should I use the lime green #49840c in my design?
#49840c works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background field because of its high saturation. It excels as a call-to-action button or a highlight color that needs to stand out against neutral or dark interfaces.
What colors pair well with the vivid #49840c?
Pair #49840c with deep charcoal or near-black tones to ground its intensity and ensure legibility. It also creates a vibrant, modern look when used sparingly alongside cool navy or muted slate grays to balance its natural warmth.
Is #49840c readable on white or black?
#49840c has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.