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#489040 color code is #489040. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #489040.

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#489040 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #489040 is 0.2169. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.93:1 against white and 5.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#489040 on white3.93:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#489040 on black5.34:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4890403.93:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #4890405.34:1AA

#489040 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #489040?+
The hex code for #489040 is #489040. In RGB it's rgb(72, 144, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(114, 38%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #489040?+
#489040 in RGB is (72, 144, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(72, 144, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #489040?+
#489040 converts to CMYK(50%, 0%, 56%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #489040.
Is #489040 a warm or cool color?+
#489040 (#489040) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 114° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #489040 belong to?+
#489040 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 114°, 38%, 41% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #489040 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#489040 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.93:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #489040?+
The nearest Pantone match for #489040 (#489040) is 7730 C Fern Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #489040 in design

Practical guidance for using #489040 (#489040) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#489040 (#489040) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #489040 (#489040) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#489040 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

#489040 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.