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#46990B color code is #46990B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #46990b.

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#46990B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #46990B is 0.2411. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.61:1 against white and 5.82:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#46990B on white3.61:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#46990B on black5.82:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #46990B3.61:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #46990B5.82:1AA

#46990B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #46990B?+
The hex code for #46990B is #46990B. In RGB it's rgb(70, 153, 11), and in HSL it's hsl(95, 87%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #46990B?+
#46990B in RGB is (70, 153, 11). Written in CSS: rgb(70, 153, 11).
What is the CMYK value of #46990B?+
#46990B converts to CMYK(54%, 0%, 93%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #46990B.
Is #46990b a warm or cool color?+
#46990B (#46990B) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 95° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #46990b belong to?+
#46990B belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 95°, 87%, 32% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #46990b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#46990B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.61:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #46990b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #46990B (#46990B) is 7738 C Neon Grass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #46990B in design

Practical guidance for using #46990b (#46990B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#46990B (#46990B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #46990B (#46990B) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#46990B flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#46990B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.