Color swatch image showing #49795A with RGB(73,121,90) values
Color swatch image showing #49795A with RGB(73,121,90) values

#49795A Color Meaning and Information

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

#49795A Color Information

#49795A RGB value is (73, 121, 90). The hex color red value is 73, green is 121, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 141°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 40 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent, 53 percent.

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#49795A Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #49795A 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
#49795A
RGB
rgb(73, 121, 90)
HSL
hsl(141°, 25%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(40%, 0%, 26%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(141°, 40%, 47%)
XYZ
11.4305 15.8294 12.1258
Yxy
15.8294 0.2902 0.4019
Hunter Lab
39.7862 -1.3371 0.5992
CIE-Lab
46.7499 -23.6734 11.9662

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)
29%
Green121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#49795A 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

#49795A 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 #49795A 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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#49795A

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 #49795A 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

#49795A

protanopia

#5e5e62

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #49795A;

Text Color

color: #49795A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #49795A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #49795A40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #49795A 0%, #2c4936 100%);

#49795A Color FAQs

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