#49C438 Hex Color
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Not a soft sage or forest tone, this green is loud, saturated, and hard to miss. Use #49c438 as an accent for buttons, highlights, or eco and finance branding; as a full background it overwhelms fast. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 9.2:1 contrast. If the neon edge is too strong, mixing toward what colors make gray tames it.
Questions about #49c438
What is #49c438 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49c438 is rgb(73, 196, 56), in HSL hsl(113, 56%, 49%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 71%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #49c438?
Pair #49c438 with deep plum or charcoal for contrast that feels intentional rather than loud. Cream and warm neutrals soften its neon edge, while navy grounds it for finance or sustainability work.
Is #49c438 readable on white or black?
#49c438 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.23:1 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.