#474604 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated olive carries a somber, earthy weight. Because it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, #474604 works best as a moody background or a subtle grounding element in nature-focused branding. While white text provides excellent legibility against it, avoid using this color for small UI details as it can easily appear muddy. Use it to bring seriousness and organic texture to your designs.
Questions about #474604
What is #474604 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #474604 is rgb(71, 70, 4), in HSL hsl(59, 89%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 94%, 72%.
What design elements pair best with the dark olive tone of #474604?
Is #474604 a suitable color for small text or UI components?
Avoid using #474604 for fine UI details, small icons, or dense text blocks because its low luminosity often results in a muddy appearance on screens. It performs best as a large-scale background or a block of solid color.
Is #474604 readable on white or black?
#474604 has a 9.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.