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Verdun Green

#48590D

Verdun Green is a neutral dark color with the hex code #48590D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 72, 89, 13 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 0%, 85%, 65% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Verdun Green color values

HEX
#48590D
RGB
72, 89, 13
HSL
73°, 75%, 20%
CMYK
19, 0, 85, 65

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Verdun Green sits at 73° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Verdun Green is rendered as rgb(72, 89, 13), where the green channel leads at 89, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Verdun Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 19C 0M 85Y 65K. A substantial black component (65%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Verdun Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #48590D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 72, 89, 13;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#48590D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 19%
M: 0%
Y: 85%
K: 65%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(72, 89, 13)
rgba(72, 89, 13, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 73° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Linktree logo
Linktree
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #48590D?
#48590D is Verdun Green, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 72, 89, 13. It has a hue of 73°, 75% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #48590D?
The RGB color code for #48590D is rgb(72, 89, 13). This means it contains 72 red, 89 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Verdun Green a warm or cool color?
Verdun Green (#48590D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #48590D in CSS?
You can use #48590D in CSS with: background-color: #48590D; or color: #48590D; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 89, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 0%, 85%, 65%.

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