#478401 Hex Color
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#478401 is a saturated, fairly dark lime with a yellow-green undertone. Its strong chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and nature-led accents. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or as a bold highlight rather than a full page background. The hex code is #478401, and white text reaches about 4.6:1.
Questions about #478401
What is #478401 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #478401 is rgb(71, 132, 1), in HSL hsl(88, 98%, 26%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 99%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #478401?
#478401 pairs best with charcoal, warm cream, or muted burgundy because these darker or softened partners contain its high saturation while preserving its energetic edge for buttons, badges, sports graphics, and other focused accents. Use cream to add breathing room.
Is #478401 readable on white or black?
#478401 has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 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.