#497C0F

A dark, vivid green closely aligning with Olivedrab.

About #497C0F

The precise color #497C0F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Olivedrab. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 124, and 15.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 41% C, 0% M, 88% Y, and 51% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#497C0F
RGB73, 124, 15
HSL88.1°, 78.4%, 27.3%
CMYK41%, 0%, 88%, 51%
HSV88.1°, 87.9%, 48.6%
LAB46.8, -34.3, 48.0
XYZ10.0, 15.9, 3.0
Decimal4815887

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.03:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.17:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.55:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #497C0F; }
.text-color { color: #497C0F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #497C0F; }

Similar Colors

Olivedrab
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