#499C7A Hex Color
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#499c7a is a muted, cool green-blue that feels balanced and approachable. Its restrained saturation makes it a steady choice for healthcare or wellness branding where clarity matters. This color pairs well with warm, earthy browns or deep charcoals to ground the palette. Since black text provides excellent 6.3:1 contrast against this hex code, it functions reliably for readable UI body copy or large-scale display elements.
Questions about #499c7a
What is #499c7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #499c7a is rgb(73, 156, 122), in HSL hsl(155, 36%, 45%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 22%, 39%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #499c7a in a design system?
#499c7a works best when paired with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft charcoal to create a grounded, professional contrast. Using these complementary warm tones balances the cool, restrained nature of the green-blue, keeping your interface approachable and easy to read.
Is #499c7a readable on white or black?
#499c7a has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.