#467C5E Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green leans into an organic aesthetic, feeling grounded and stable rather than energetic. Because it is desaturated, #467c5e functions best as a base or supporting tone rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, terracotta oranges, which balance its cool undertones. Since white text offers high contrast against this hex code, it works effectively for UI elements that require clear readability.
Questions about #467c5e
What is #467c5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #467c5e is rgb(70, 124, 94), in HSL hsl(147, 28%, 38%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 24%, 51%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #467c5e?
#467c5e functions best when balanced against warm, earthy tones to counteract its inherent cool, desaturated nature. Pairing this green with a rich terracotta or soft cream helps ground the palette while adding the necessary visual contrast for balance.
Is #467c5e suitable for text usage?
#467c5e works effectively as a background color for UI elements because it maintains high contrast when paired with white text. It is generally too dark or muted to serve as body text itself without causing readability issues on most screens.
Is #467c5e readable on white or black?
#467c5e has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.