#497C3A
A dark, moderate green closely aligning with Darkolivegreen.
About #497C3A
The hex code #497C3A represents a beautifully specific shade of green. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkolivegreen. Its digital footprint relies on 73 parts red, 124 parts green, and 58 parts blue light.
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, 53% Y, and 51% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.