#497240 Color Information

Hex color code: #497240

#497240 is a pastel green color. In RGB it is (73, 114, 64), and in HSL it is (109°, 28%, 35%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Olive Green

HEX

#497240

RGB

73, 114, 64

HSL

109°, 28%, 35%

CMYK

36%, 0%, 44%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #497240;
background-color: #497240;
border-color: #497240;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #497240;
border: 2px solid #497240;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#497240]
text-[#497240]
border-[#497240]
shadow-[0_0_10px_497240]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #497240, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #497240; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #497240; 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 #497240; background-color: #49724015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49724020; border-left: 4px solid #497240; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #497240; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #497240 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 114, 64

Red: 73 / Green: 114 / Blue: 64

HSL

109°, 28%, 35%

Hue: 109° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

36%, 0%, 44%, 55%

Cyan: 36% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 44% / Key: 55%

What color is #497240?

#497240 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

694072

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #497240 to RGB:

rgb(73, 114, 64)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #497240 to HSL:

hsl(109, 28%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #497240 to CMYK:

cmyk(36%, 0%, 44%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle green tone, #497240 has RGB (73, 114, 64) and HSL (109°, 28%, 35%). Known for evoking nature and harmony, this green hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #497240 is #694072, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #627240.

Use #497240 in CSS: color: #497240 or background-color: #497240. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #497240

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.76:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #497240?

#497240 is a gentle green color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #497240?

#497240 in RGB is (73, 114, 64) - 73 red, 114 green, and 64 blue.

How to use #497240 in CSS?

Use #497240 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #497240?

#694072 (complementary), #627240 (analogous), and #2A4125 (lighter shade) work well with #497240.