#475128 Hex Color

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Dark and heavily muted, #475128 is a warm olive color with dusty yellow undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, earthy mood suited to outdoor branding, military themes, construction, and organic products. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #475128.

Questions about #475128

What is #475128 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #475128 is rgb(71, 81, 40), in HSL hsl(75, 34%, 24%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 51%, 68%.
Does #475128 work well with white text?
#475128 works well with white text, reaching about an 8.5:1 contrast ratio and comfortably exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal-sized text in web interfaces when checked against a white background.
What colors pair well with #475128?
#475128 pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream and charcoal, while terracotta adds a warm accent that reinforces its dusty yellow undertones without making the palette feel overly bright.
Does #475128 look warm or cool?
#475128 reads as a warm olive because its muted green base is shifted toward yellow, giving it dusty, earthy character rather than a crisp, blue-green appearance in most palettes. It suits grounded outdoor branding, organic packaging, and utility-focused layouts.
Is #475128 readable on white or black?
#475128 has a 8.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.