#487200 Hex Color
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This unsaturated olive green leans heavily into earthy, botanical tones. Because #487200 is somewhat muted, it lacks the aggressive neon punch of brighter limes, making it a reliable choice for branding that requires a natural feel. Pair it with crisp white to maintain strong contrast and readability. It functions best as an accent color rather than a large background, where its muddy undertones might overwhelm a layout.
Questions about #487200
What is #487200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #487200 is rgb(72, 114, 0), in HSL hsl(82, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 100%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #487200 for branding?
Pair #487200 with crisp whites or light creams to ensure high readability, as the muted undertones can get muddy against dark backgrounds. For a sophisticated organic palette, combine this olive with a warm terracotta or a soft sand tone.
Does #487200 work well as a primary background color?
Use #487200 sparingly as a background because its unsaturated, muddy nature can quickly overwhelm a layout and obscure text. It is far more effective as a secondary accent color or for small graphical elements like buttons or icons.
Is #487200 readable on white or black?
#487200 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.