#49B472 Hex Color
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Not a bright emerald or a pale sage, this muted mid-green sits comfortably in the middle. #49b472 carries a calm, steady feel, which suits eco branding, pharmacy, and garden layouts. It works best as a supporting tone under charcoal type, since black text passes contrast standards easily on it. The hex code #49b472 reads slightly warm for a green thanks to its yellow undertone.
Questions about #49b472
What is #49b472 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49b472 is rgb(73, 180, 114), in HSL hsl(143, 42%, 50%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 37%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #49b472?
#49b472 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta for an earthy palette. For higher contrast, use deep plum or navy as an accent.
Is #49b472 readable on white or black?
#49b472 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.05:1 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.