#495742 Color Information

Hex color code: #495742

The hex color #495742 is a neutral green with RGB values of (73, 87, 66) and HSL of (100°, 14%, 30%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Olive Green

HEX

#495742

RGB

73, 87, 66

HSL

100°, 14%, 30%

CMYK

16%, 0%, 24%, 66%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #495742;
background-color: #495742;
border-color: #495742;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #495742;
border: 2px solid #495742;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#495742]
text-[#495742]
border-[#495742]
shadow-[0_0_10px_495742]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #495742, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #495742; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #495742; 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 #495742; background-color: #49574215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49574220; border-left: 4px solid #495742; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #495742; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #495742 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 87, 66

Red: 73 / Green: 87 / Blue: 66

HSL

100°, 14%, 30%

Hue: 100° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

16%, 0%, 24%, 66%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 24% / Key: 66%

What color is #495742?

#495742 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

504257

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #495742 to RGB:

rgb(73, 87, 66)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #495742 to HSL:

hsl(100, 14%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #495742 to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 0%, 24%, 66%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced green tone, #495742 has RGB (73, 87, 66) and HSL (100°, 14%, 30%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #495742 is #504257, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #545742.

Use #495742 in CSS: color: #495742 or background-color: #495742. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #495742

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.73:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #495742?

#495742 is a balanced green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #495742?

#495742 in RGB is (73, 87, 66) - 73 red, 87 green, and 66 blue.

How to use #495742 in CSS?

Use #495742 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #495742?

#504257 (complementary), #545742 (analogous), and #242C21 (lighter shade) work well with #495742.