#497C0B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #497C0B?

RGB(73, 124, 11), HSL(87.1, 83.7%, 26.5%), CMYK(41.1%, 0.0%, 91.1%, 51.4%).

Q: Does #497C0B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.03:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#497C0B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 73, 124, 11, in HSL 87.1°, 83.7%, 26.5%, and in CMYK 41.1%, 0.0%, 91.1%, 51.4%. The nearest named color is olivedrab 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#497C0B

RGB

73, 124, 11

HSL

87.1, 83.7%, 26.5%

HSV

87.1, 91.1%, 48.6%

CMYK

41.1%, 0.0%, 91.1%, 51.4%

OKLCH

0.5298 0.1441 132.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: olivedrab 4

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.