Information about #496C3D color

#496C3D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #496C3D is classified in the Register under the Green Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 108, 61) (28.6% red, 42.4% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 14 / 0 / 18 / 58 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#496C3D is a softly balanced green that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Artichoke Green (#4B6F44). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Wimbledon (#536D33) and Fern Green (#4F7942).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(73, 108, 61)), which gives #496C3D its character. If you plan to put text on a #496C3D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#496C3D color variations

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#496C3D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #496C3D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Wimbledon color link
Wimbledon

#536D33

Fern Green color link
Fern Green

#4F7942

Tom Thumb color link
Tom Thumb

#4F6348

Ozone color link
Ozone

#47634B

Green House color link
Green House

#3E6334

Steven Green color link
Steven Green

#4A614A

Gecko color link
Gecko

#45634B

Chalet Green color link
Chalet Green

#5A6E41

Green Leaf color link
Green Leaf

#526B2D

#496C3D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#496C3D
  • RGB73, 108, 61
  • CMYK14, 0, 18, 58
  • CSSrgb(73, 108, 61)
  • HSL105°, 28%, 33%
  • HSL Precise104.681°, 27.811%, 33.137%
  • HSV105°, 44%, 42%
  • HSB105°, 44%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.424, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.424, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.424, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Green
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID496C3D
  • DECIMAL ID4811837
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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