#499A18 Hex Color
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#499a18 is a saturated, leafy lime green with yellow undertones and enough depth to feel bold rather than neon. It brings energy and growth to calls to action, sports branding, gaming interfaces, and nature-focused designs. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or navy. Black text remains readable, with about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #499a18.
Questions about #499a18
What is #499a18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #499a18 is rgb(73, 154, 24), in HSL hsl(97, 73%, 35%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 84%, 40%.
Does #499a18 read as a warm or cool green?
#499a18 reads as a warm green because its leafy hue leans toward yellow rather than blue, giving it a lively, outdoors-oriented character that feels more energetic than a muted or cool forest green.
What colors pair well with #499a18?
Is #499a18 readable on white or black?
#499a18 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.91:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.