Green Leaf is a
neutral dark color with the hex code #496501.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
73, 101, 1 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 0%, 99%, 60% for print applications.
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Green Leaf
#496501
Green Leaf color values
- HEX
- #496501
- RGB
- 73, 101, 1
- HSL
- 77°, 98%, 20%
- CMYK
- 28, 0, 99, 60
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Green Leaf sits at 77° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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, Green Leaf is rendered as rgb(73, 101, 1), where the green channel leads at 101, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Green Leaf translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 0M 99Y 60K. A substantial black component (60%) 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 Green Leaf
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #496501;
--brand-primary-rgb: 73, 101, 1;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#496501',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 28%
M: 0%
Y: 99%
K: 60%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(73, 101, 1)
rgba(73, 101, 1, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #496501?
#496501 is Green Leaf, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 73, 101, 1. It has a hue of 77°, 98%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #496501?
The RGB color code for #496501 is rgb(73, 101, 1). This means it contains 73 red,
101 green, and 1 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Green Leaf a warm or cool color?
Green Leaf (#496501) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #496501 in CSS?
You can use #496501 in CSS with:
background-color: #496501; or color: #496501; or as an RGB value: rgb(73, 101, 1). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 99%, 60%.