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#49796E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #49796E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#49796E Color Information

#49796E RGB value is (73, 121, 110). The hex color red value is 73, green is 121, and blue is 110. Its HSL format shows a hue of 166°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 40 percent, 0 percent, 9 percent, 53 percent.

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#49796E Color Meaning

Color #49796E signifies stability, renewal, and grounded growth. #49796E subdued green carries an earthy depth that encourages calm focus. As a result, color #49796E feels natural, reliable, and composed. From a psychological perspective, color #49796E fosters balance and resilience. #49796E helps regulate emotions and promotes sustained concentration. Designers often use color #49796E in spaces meant for study, reflection, or restorative activity. Symbolically, color #49796E connects to forests, endurance, and regenerative life. #49796E mirrors the quiet persistence of nature. Spiritually, color #49796E represents rootedness, patience, and harmonious growth, encouraging a connection to both inner and outer environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #49796E 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
#49796E
RGB
rgb(73, 121, 110)
HSL
hsl(166°, 25%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(40%, 0%, 9%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(166°, 40%, 47%)
XYZ
12.3995 16.2170 17.2285
Yxy
16.2170 0.2705 0.3537
Hunter Lab
40.2703 -1.1285 0.0509
CIE-Lab
47.2579 -19.0774 0.8906

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)
29%
Green121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue110 / 255 (43%)
43%

CMYK Values

Cyan40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#49796E 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

#49796E 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 #49796E 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #49796E 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

#49796E

protanopia

#5e5e71

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #49796E;

Text Color

color: #49796E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #49796E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #49796E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #49796E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #49796E 0%, #2c4942 100%);

#49796E Color FAQs

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