#478349 Hex Color
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This muted green offers a balanced, earthy tone that avoids looking too vivid. Because of its steady, understated quality, it works best as a supporting color in sustainable branding or organic product design. Pair it with soft creams rather than stark whites to maintain harmony. The hex code for this color is #478349, which provides enough contrast to remain readable with black text.
Questions about #478349
What is #478349 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #478349 is rgb(71, 131, 73), in HSL hsl(122, 30%, 40%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 44%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #478349 for a natural look?
#478349 works best when paired with soft creams, warm beiges, or deep charcoal grays to maintain an organic, harmonious aesthetic. These neutral tones allow the green to anchor the design without overwhelming the viewer's eyes in a balanced, earthy composition.
Is #478349 a warm or cool green?
#478349 leans toward the warmer side of the green spectrum because of its subtle yellow undertones, giving it an earthy, natural quality. This warmth makes it feel more grounded and approachable than cooler, blue-leaning shades of forest green.
Is #478349 readable on white or black?
#478349 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.