#49C759 Hex Color
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Loud, bright green that grabs attention fast. The hex code #49c759 is highly saturated with a fresh, grassy undertone, so it suits calls to action, eco branding, and highlights. As a full background it overwhelms; keep it to accents and small blocks. Black text on it reads about 9.6:1, well past WCAG AA. To mute it, see what colors make gray and pair it with softer neutrals.
Questions about #49c759
What is #49c759 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49c759 is rgb(73, 199, 89), in HSL hsl(128, 53%, 53%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 55%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #49c759?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal give #49c759 the contrast it needs without competing for attention. For softer palettes, warm creams or muted sage tones let the green lead.
Is #49c759 readable on white or black?
#49c759 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.59:1 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.