#496E12

#496E12

Color Values

HEX

#496E12

RGB

73, 110, 18

HSL

84.1, 71.9%, 25.1%

HSV

84.1, 83.6%, 43.1%

CMYK

33.6%, 0.0%, 83.6%, 56.9%

OKLCH

0.4922 0.1234 129.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.

Design Usage

Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #496E12;
color: #496E12;
border-color: #496E12;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 800 #3F6212

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #496E12?

RGB(73, 110, 18) · HSL(84.1, 71.9%, 25.1%) · CMYK(33.6%, 0.0%, 83.6%, 56.9%)

Does #496E12 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #496E12?

Use FFFFFF text on a #496E12 background; contrast on black is 3.52:1.