#499B42 Hex Color
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This medium green is highly saturated and leans into a classic, grassy tone. Because it offers strong contrast, the hex code #499b42 works well for small text and UI elements that need to stand out. It pairs best with soft, warm grays rather than stark white, which can make it feel too intense. Use this color as an accent rather than a dominant background.
Questions about #499b42
What is #499b42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #499b42 is rgb(73, 155, 66), in HSL hsl(115, 40%, 43%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 57%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #499b42 in a design layout?
#499b42 functions best when paired with warm, neutral grays or soft off-whites, as these tones soften its natural intensity. Avoid stark, high-contrast white backgrounds, which can make the color appear overly saturated and difficult to read.
Is #499b42 suitable for primary text on a website?
Using #499b42 for body text is generally not recommended due to accessibility concerns regarding contrast ratios. It is much more effective when used as a button, hover state, or call-to-action accent against a neutral, high-contrast background.
Is #499b42 readable on white or black?
#499b42 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.