#47996D Hex Color
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#47996d is an unsaturated, mid-tone green with a soft gray cast and balanced brightness. Its steady character suits sustainability, organic products, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands. Use it as a supporting color beside warm cream or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #47996d also provides about 6.0:1 contrast with black text for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #47996d
What is #47996d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47996d is rgb(71, 153, 109), in HSL hsl(148, 37%, 44%) and in CMYK 54%, 0%, 29%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #47996d in a design?
The #47996d hex color pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta, giving its gray-green base contrast without making the palette feel harsh and keeping the overall mood grounded and approachable.
Is #47996d warm or cool?
#47996d reads as a balanced, slightly cool green because its blue component sits above its red component, while moderate saturation and mid-level lightness soften the effect in most neutral palettes without looking icy. It feels stable rather than vivid, making it suitable for dependable service brands and calm interface accents.
Is #47996d readable on white or black?
#47996d has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.