#475F51 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy green brings a serious and grounded tone to any layout. Use #475f51 as a dominant background because it maintains high readability with white text, easily clearing accessibility standards. Designers favor this shade for sustainable branding or organic interfaces where a stable, understated base is required. This hex code creates a matte finish that avoids feeling aggressive or overly saturated.
Questions about #475f51
What is #475f51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #475f51 is rgb(71, 95, 81), in HSL hsl(145, 14%, 33%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 15%, 63%.
Does #475f51 read as warm or cool?
#475f51 is a distinctly cool-toned, muted green because of its strong gray and blue undertones. This makes it feel professional and reserved rather than organic or earthy, providing a stable, matte foundation that works well in modern, minimalist interface designs.
What colors pair well with #475f51?
This ashy green pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like off-white or soft beige to maintain readability while keeping the palette organic. For a more sophisticated contrast, try pairing it with deep charcoal or warm terracotta accents to introduce balance and visual depth.
Is #475f51 readable on white or black?
#475f51 has a 6.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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.