#498A1D

A dark, moderate green closely aligning with Forestgreen.

About #498A1D

The precise color #498A1D is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Forestgreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 138, and 29.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 47% C, 0% M, 79% Y, and 46% K. The HSL representation is 95.8° hue, 65.3% saturation, and 32.7% lightness.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#498A1D
RGB73, 138, 29
HSL95.8°, 65.3%, 32.7%
CMYK47%, 0%, 79%, 46%
HSV95.8°, 79.0%, 54.1%
LAB51.5, -39.6, 48.1
XYZ12.1, 19.7, 4.3
Decimal4819485

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.25:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.94:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.07:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.20:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #498A1D; }
.text-color { color: #498A1D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #498A1D; }

Similar Colors

Forestgreen
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