#506949 Hex Color
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A dark, muted green with gray undertones, #506949 feels grounded, serious, and slightly mysterious. Its low saturation suits organic branding, finance interfaces, gardening materials, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or muted copper. White text provides about 6.1:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #506949
What is #506949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #506949 is rgb(80, 105, 73), in HSL hsl(107, 18%, 35%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 30%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #506949?
Warm ivory, muted copper, and terracotta pair well with #506949 because their warmth offsets its gray undertones while preserving its grounded character, making them useful for organic branding, packaging, and calm, earthy interface palettes.
Does #506949 feel warm or cool?
#506949 reads as a cool-leaning, muted green because its gray undertones and low saturation temper green's natural warmth, giving it a serious, reserved character that suits understated layouts, organic materials, and moody backgrounds.
Is #506949 readable on white or black?
#506949 has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.