#49AD71 Hex Color
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#49ad71 is a medium, moderately muted green with a slight blue-gray undertone. Its balanced lightness feels steady and natural, supporting safety and reliability without the intensity of a vivid green. The hex code #49ad71 fits sustainability, organic product, pharmacy, and finance branding. Black text reaches about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio on this color.
Questions about #49ad71
What is #49ad71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49ad71 is rgb(73, 173, 113), in HSL hsl(144, 41%, 48%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 35%, 32%.
Does black text work well on #49ad71?
Black text on #49ad71 reaches about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and making it suitable for readable labels, controls, and content areas. White text needs separate checking.
What colors pair well with #49ad71?
#49ad71 pairs well with charcoal for grounded text and terracotta for a warmer accent, while cream or pale sand can soften its medium, slightly muted green without making the palette feel dull.
Where does #49ad71 work best in a design?
#49ad71 works best as a supporting brand color, call-to-action accent, or medium-sized UI panel where its moderate lightness stays visible without overwhelming the layout, especially in sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance interfaces.
Is #49ad71 readable on white or black?
#49ad71 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.