#49B355 Hex Color
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A punchy, saturated green, #49b355 demands immediate attention. This high-energy tone works best as a targeted accent rather than a full background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair it with dark charcoal for a modern look that keeps the contrast high and readable. Because it is bright and aggressive, use it sparingly in UI design for calls to action or success states.
Questions about #49b355
What is #49b355 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49b355 is rgb(73, 179, 85), in HSL hsl(127, 42%, 49%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 53%, 30%.
How should I use #49b355 in user interface design?
Reserve #49b355 for small, targeted accents like success notifications or high-priority calls to action, as its high saturation can quickly overwhelm a layout if used for large backgrounds. It creates a modern, clean look when paired with charcoal or dark neutral text.
Does #49b355 have a warm or cool undertone?
The color #49b355 leans toward a warm, yellow-based green, giving it a lively and organic feeling compared to cooler, bluer pine tones. This warmth makes it feel active and alert, which is why it works so well for action-oriented UI buttons.
Is #49b355 readable on white or black?
#49b355 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 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.