Green Leaf

Q: How do I use #497019 in CSS?

You can use #497019 in CSS with: background-color: #497019; or color: #497019; or as an RGB value: rgb(73, 112, 25). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 0%, 78%, 56%.

#497019

Green Leaf is a neutral dark color with the hex code #497019. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 73, 112, 25 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 0%, 78%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Green Leaf color values

HEX: #497019
RGB: 73, 112, 25
HSL: 87°, 64%, 27%
CMYK: 35, 0, 78, 56

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Green Leaf sits at 87° on the color wheel with 64% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 64% 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, Green Leaf is rendered as rgb(73, 112, 25), where the green channel leads at 112, 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 35C 0M 78Y 56K. A substantial black component (56%) 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: #497019;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 73, 112, 25;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#497019',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 0%
Y: 78%
K: 56%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(73, 112, 25)
rgba(73, 112, 25, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 87° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #497019?

#497019 is Green Leaf, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 73, 112, 25. It has a hue of 87°, 64% saturation, and 27% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #497019?

The RGB color code for #497019 is rgb(73, 112, 25). This means it contains 73 red, 112 green, and 25 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Green Leaf a warm or cool color?

Green Leaf (#497019) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #497019 in CSS?

You can use #497019 in CSS with: background-color: #497019; or color: #497019; or as an RGB value: rgb(73, 112, 25). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 0%, 78%, 56%.