#47583E Hex Color
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This dark, dusty olive sits at the intersection of nature and serious, muted design. With its low saturation and heavy shadow, #47583e feels grounded and traditional. It serves as an excellent base for branding that demands understated authority, though it can appear muddy if used in large, untextured blocks. Learn how to make gray to balance its intensity in your palettes. The hex code is #47583e.
Questions about #47583e
What is #47583e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47583e is rgb(71, 88, 62), in HSL hsl(99, 17%, 29%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 30%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #47583e?
#47583e works best when balanced by lighter, neutral tones to prevent it from feeling too heavy. Pair this deep olive with crisp off-white or soft cream for high contrast, or use a warm terracotta to introduce a complementary, earthy richness to your design.
Is #47583e considered a warm or cool green?
#47583e leans decidedly warm due to its strong yellow undertones, which are common in olive and military-inspired greens. This warmth keeps the color from appearing clinical, though its low saturation gives it a serious, grounded personality that feels distinctly organic.
Is #47583e readable on white or black?
#47583e has a 7.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.