#477B50 Hex Color
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#477b50 is a muted, medium-dark green with gray undertones and a steady, natural feel. Its restrained saturation supports sustainability, organic, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands without looking loud. Use the hex code #477b50 as a supporting tone with warm cream or terracotta. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #477b50
What is #477b50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #477b50 is rgb(71, 123, 80), in HSL hsl(130, 27%, 38%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 35%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #477b50?
Warm cream, terracotta, and muted gold pair well with #477b50, adding warmth to its gray-green base while preserving a natural, restrained mood for branding, packaging, interfaces, and editorial layouts alike. Pale neutrals can keep the combination light and approachable.
Does #477b50 read as warm or cool?
#477b50 reads as a cool-leaning, muted green because its gray undertones temper the natural warmth often found in yellow-based greens, giving it a steadier, more subdued appearance than bright or springlike greens in most applications. Warm accents can balance that reserved quality.
Is #477b50 readable on white or black?
#477b50 has a 4.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 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.