Under the Radar color: hex code #476E42
Under the Radar has the hex code #476E42. It is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.8% red, 43.1% green and 25.9% blue (71, 110, 66).
Its hue angle is 113°, with 25% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 0% magenta, 40% yellow and 57% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.87:1).
Under the Radar (#476E42) color codes
| HEX | #476E42 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(71, 110, 66) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.8%, 43.1%, 25.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(113, 25%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(113, 40%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 40%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.59, -23.32, 20.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.59, 30.92, 138.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.157, 12.884, 7.158) | |
| Decimal | 4681282 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Under the Radar, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #476E42 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.87:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #476E42 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.87:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #476E42 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#70673fProtanopia
no red cones#6a6345Deuteranopia
no green cones#446b63Tritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #476e42; }
.text { color: #476e42; }
.border { border: 2px solid #476e42; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(71 110 66 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #476e42, #426e53); }Similar colors
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See #476E42 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #476E42?
- #476E42 is a dark, desaturated green known as Under the Radar. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Under the Radar?
- The RGB value is 71, 110, 66: 71 red, 110 green and 66 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Under the Radar?
- The complementary color is #69426E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #476E42?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.58:1 and white text 5.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.