#49AF1D Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #49af1d graphic
A loud, saturated green that sits mid-light on the scale and leans warm from its yellow base. #49af1d, best described as a blazing grass green, earns its place as a small accent for calls to action, eco branding, and gardening layouts. Full background fills are harder to pull off, since the intensity wears on the eye over long sessions. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.4:1 contrast. Browse other shades of green for calmer options.

Questions about #49af1d

What is #49af1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49af1d is rgb(73, 175, 29), in HSL hsl(102, 72%, 40%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 83%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #49af1d?
Deep plum and charcoal temper its brightness and make strong partners for buttons or badges. Cream softens it for organic packaging, while navy sharpens the contrast in finance layouts.
Is #49af1d readable on white or black?
#49af1d has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.43:1 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.