Color swatch image showing #49795B with RGB(73,121,91) values
Color swatch image showing #49795B with RGB(73,121,91) values

#49795B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #49795B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#49795B Color Information

#49795B RGB value is (73, 121, 91). The hex color red value is 73, green is 121, and blue is 91. Its HSL format shows a hue of 143°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 40 percent, 0 percent, 25 percent, 53 percent.

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#49795B Color Meaning

Color #49795B signifies dense vitality, ecological intelligence, and protective growth. #49795B deep green—reminiscent of rainforest canopies—evokes biodiversity, shade, and layered life. Psychologically, color #49795B reduces anxiety by simulating immersion in nature, even in urban or digital contexts. Unlike lime greens that shout “eco,” #49795B whispers sustainability through maturity and depth. In conservation branding, #49795B conveys stewardship rather than exploitation—ideal for reforestation NGOs, sustainable agriculture, or biophilic architecture. Spiritually, #49795B represents interconnectedness: every organism matters within the whole. Use color #49795B when your message must feel rooted, responsible, and alive with quiet purpose—never trendy or tokenistic.

Color Conversion

Convert #49795B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#49795B
RGB
rgb(73, 121, 91)
HSL
hsl(143°, 25%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(40%, 0%, 25%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(143°, 40%, 47%)
XYZ
11.4734 15.8465 12.3515
Yxy
15.8465 0.2892 0.3994
Hunter Lab
39.8077 -1.3280 0.5753
CIE-Lab
46.7725 -23.4629 11.4118

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)
29%
Green121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue91 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#49795B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#49795B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #49795B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#49795B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #49795B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#49795B

protanopia

#5e5e62

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #49795B;

Text Color

color: #49795B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #49795B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #49795B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #49795B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #49795B 0%, #2c4937 100%);

#49795B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #49795B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.