Viridian

Q: How do I use #49836C in CSS?

You can use #49836C in CSS with: background-color: #49836C; or color: #49836C; or as an RGB value: rgb(73, 131, 108). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 0%, 18%, 49%.

#49836C

Viridian is a cool medium color with the hex code #49836C. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 73, 131, 108 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 0%, 18%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Viridian color values

HEX: #49836C
RGB: 73, 131, 108
HSL: 156°, 28%, 40%
CMYK: 44, 0, 18, 49

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Viridian sits at 156° on the color wheel with 28% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 28% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Viridian is rendered as rgb(73, 131, 108), where the green channel leads at 131, with red and blue channels close behind. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Viridian translates to a CMYK breakdown of 44C 0M 18Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Viridian

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #49836C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 73, 131, 108;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#49836C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 44%
M: 0%
Y: 18%
K: 49%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(73, 131, 108)
rgba(73, 131, 108, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

19 brand s with colors near 156° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #49836C?

#49836C is Viridian, a cool medium color with RGB values of 73, 131, 108. It has a hue of 156°, 28% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #49836C?

The RGB color code for #49836C is rgb(73, 131, 108). This means it contains 73 red, 131 green, and 108 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Viridian a warm or cool color?

Viridian (#49836C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #49836C in CSS?

You can use #49836C in CSS with: background-color: #49836C; or color: #49836C; or as an RGB value: rgb(73, 131, 108). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 0%, 18%, 49%.