#476951 Hex Color
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Far from a bright leaf green, #476951 is a dark, dusty shade with gray undertones. Its very low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone or dark background rather than the star of a palette. White text reads clearly on it at about 6.2:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Pair it with warm cream or soft terracotta to stay grounded without turning gloomy.
Questions about #476951
What is #476951 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #476951 is rgb(71, 105, 81), in HSL hsl(138, 19%, 35%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 23%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #476951?
#476951 pairs well with warm cream, dusty peach, and soft terracotta, which lift its gray undertones. Cool grays also work when you want a flatter, more understated scheme.
Is #476951 readable on white or black?
#476951 has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.