#488240 Color Information

Hex color code: #488240

#488240 is a soft green color. In RGB it is (72, 130, 64), and in HSL it is (113°, 34%, 38%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Olive Green

HEX

#488240

RGB

72, 130, 64

HSL

113°, 34%, 38%

CMYK

45%, 0%, 51%, 49%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #488240;
background-color: #488240;
border-color: #488240;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #488240;
border: 2px solid #488240;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#488240]
text-[#488240]
border-[#488240]
shadow-[0_0_10px_488240]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #488240, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #488240; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #488240; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #488240; background-color: #48824015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48824020; border-left: 4px solid #488240; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #488240; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #488240 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 130, 64

Red: 72 / Green: 130 / Blue: 64

HSL

113°, 34%, 38%

Hue: 113° / Saturation: 34% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

45%, 0%, 51%, 49%

Cyan: 45% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 51% / Key: 49%

What color is #488240?

#488240 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7A4082

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #488240 to RGB:

rgb(72, 130, 64)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #488240 to HSL:

hsl(113, 34%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #488240 to CMYK:

cmyk(45%, 0%, 51%, 49%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel green tone, #488240 has RGB (72, 130, 64) and HSL (113°, 34%, 38%). Known for evoking nature and harmony, this green hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #488240 is #7A4082, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #698240.

Use #488240 in CSS: color: #488240 or background-color: #488240. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #488240

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.54:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #488240?

#488240 is a pastel green color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #488240?

#488240 in RGB is (72, 130, 64) - 72 red, 130 green, and 64 blue.

How to use #488240 in CSS?

Use #488240 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #488240?

#7A4082 (complementary), #698240 (analogous), and #2B4F27 (lighter shade) work well with #488240.