#495700
A very dark, vivid yellow closely aligning with Darkolivegreen.
About #495700
The hex code #495700 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkolivegreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 87, and 0.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow, and 66% black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#495700
RGB73, 87, 0
HSL69.7°, 100.0%, 17.1%
CMYK16%, 0%, 100%, 66%
HSV69.7°, 100.0%, 34.1%
LAB34.5, -16.7, 41.7
XYZ6.2, 8.2, 1.3
Decimal4806400
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.93:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.65:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.58:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.25:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #495700;
}
.text-color {
color: #495700;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #495700;
}