#49AF42

A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Forestgreen.

About #49AF42

The precise color #49AF42 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Forestgreen. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 175, 66).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 58% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 62% Yellow, and 31% Black. With a hue angle of 116.1 degrees, it sits comfortably in the green spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#49AF42
RGB73, 175, 66
HSL116.1°, 45.2%, 47.3%
CMYK58%, 0%, 62%, 31%
HSV116.1°, 62.3%, 68.6%
LAB63.7, -51.0, 46.0
XYZ19.1, 32.5, 10.4
Decimal4828994

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.49:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.68:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.37:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #49AF42; }
.text-color { color: #49AF42; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #49AF42; }

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