#497C1D

A dark, moderate green closely aligning with Olivedrab.

About #497C1D

The precise color #497C1D is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Olivedrab. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 124, and 29.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 41% C, 0% M, 77% Y, and 51% K. The HSL representation is 92.2° hue, 62.1% saturation, and 30.0% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#497C1D
RGB73, 124, 29
HSL92.2°, 62.1%, 30.0%
CMYK41%, 0%, 77%, 51%
HSV92.2°, 76.6%, 48.6%
LAB46.9, -33.6, 43.6
XYZ10.2, 15.9, 3.7
Decimal4815901

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.02:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.18:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.80:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.56:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #497C1D; }
.text-color { color: #497C1D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #497C1D; }

Similar Colors

Olivedrab
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