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#49902C color code is #49902C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #49902c.

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#49902C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #49902C is 0.2154. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.96:1 against white and 5.31:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#49902C on white3.96:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#49902C on black5.31:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #49902C3.96:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #49902C5.31:1AA

#49902C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #49902C?+
The hex code for #49902C is #49902C. In RGB it's rgb(73, 144, 44), and in HSL it's hsl(103, 53%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #49902C?+
#49902C in RGB is (73, 144, 44). Written in CSS: rgb(73, 144, 44).
What is the CMYK value of #49902C?+
#49902C converts to CMYK(49%, 0%, 69%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #49902C.
Is #49902c a warm or cool color?+
#49902C (#49902C) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 103° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #49902c belong to?+
#49902C belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 103°, 53%, 37% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #49902c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#49902C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.96:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #49902c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #49902C (#49902C) is 7742 C Spinach Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #49902C in design

Practical guidance for using #49902c (#49902C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#49902C (#49902C) 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; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #49902C (#49902C) 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

#49902C 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

#49902C 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.