#475917 Hex Color
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Darker than moss and duller than forest green, #475917 is a dim olive lime with a muted, earthy feel. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone in outdoor, military, and organic branding rather than the star of a palette. White text hits about 7.8:1 contrast on the hex code #475917, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Large flat areas can read muddy, so break it up with cream or dusty peach.
Questions about #475917
What is #475917 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #475917 is rgb(71, 89, 23), in HSL hsl(76, 59%, 22%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 74%, 65%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #475917?
Dusty peach, warm sand, and muted terracotta pair well with #475917 because its low saturation needs soft, warm neighbors instead of bright ones. Use terracotta only in small highlights to keep the earthy mood intact.
Is #475917 readable on white or black?
#475917 has a 7.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.