Verdun Green is a
neutral dark color with the hex code #485D09.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
72, 93, 9 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 0%, 90%, 64% for print applications.
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Verdun Green
#485D09
Verdun Green color values
- HEX
- #485D09
- RGB
- 72, 93, 9
- HSL
- 75°, 82%, 20%
- CMYK
- 23, 0, 90, 64
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Verdun Green sits at 75° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, 93, 9), where the green channel leads at 93, 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 23C 0M 90Y 64K. A substantial black component (64%) 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Verdun Green
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #485D09;
--brand-primary-rgb: 72, 93, 9;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#485D09',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 23%
M: 0%
Y: 90%
K: 64%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(72, 93, 9)
rgba(72, 93, 9, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #485D09?
#485D09 is Verdun Green, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 72, 93, 9. It has a hue of 75°, 82%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #485D09?
The RGB color code for #485D09 is rgb(72, 93, 9). This means it contains 72 red,
93 green, and 9 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Verdun Green a warm or cool color?
Verdun Green (#485D09) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #485D09 in CSS?
You can use #485D09 in CSS with:
background-color: #485D09; or color: #485D09; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 93, 9). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 0%, 90%, 64%.