#49CB85 Hex Color
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A bright green the shade of new leaves after rain, #49cb85 glows with high saturation and mid-range lightness. The hex code reads fresh and lively, which suits success states, eco branding, and garden layouts. It works best as an accent or small base; large areas can overpower a page. Charcoal and deep navy flatter it. Black text passes contrast checks easily.
Questions about #49cb85
What is #49cb85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49cb85 is rgb(73, 203, 133), in HSL hsl(148, 56%, 54%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 34%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #49cb85?
Deep navy and charcoal make #49cb85 pop without clashing, since both darken the space around it. Warm terracotta adds contrast if you want more energy.
Is #49cb85 readable on white or black?
#49cb85 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.16:1 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.