#499E5A Hex Color
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This muted medium green sits between organic sage and a flat botanical tone. It pairs effectively with warm terracotta or soft creams for an earthy palette. Because it maintains strong legibility against black text, #499e5a works well for interface elements or branding that needs a stable, reliable feel. Since it lacks high saturation, keep it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background.
Questions about #499e5a
What is #499e5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #499e5a is rgb(73, 158, 90), in HSL hsl(132, 37%, 45%) and in CMYK 54%, 0%, 43%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #499e5a?
#499e5a creates a sophisticated earthy palette when paired with warm terracotta or soft cream tones. Because this green is relatively muted, it also functions as a stable, natural backdrop for darker charcoal text or UI elements.
Is #499e5a readable on white or black?
#499e5a has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.