#497516

A dark, moderate green closely aligning with Olivedrab.

About #497516

The precise color #497516 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Olivedrab. Its digital footprint relies on 73 parts red, 117 parts green, and 22 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 38% C, 0% M, 81% Y, and 54% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#497516
RGB73, 117, 22
HSL87.8°, 68.3%, 27.3%
CMYK38%, 0%, 81%, 54%
HSV87.8°, 81.2%, 45.9%
LAB44.5, -30.8, 43.9
XYZ9.3, 14.2, 3.0
Decimal4814102

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.47:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.84:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.23:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.26:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #497516; }
.text-color { color: #497516; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #497516; }

Similar Colors

Olivedrab
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