#475B39 color
The hex color #475B39 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.8% red, 35.7% green and 22.4% blue (71, 91, 57).
Its hue angle is 95°, with 23% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 37% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Turf (#415B36), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.44:1).
#475B39 color codes
| HEX | #475B39 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(71, 91, 57) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.8%, 35.7%, 22.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(95, 23%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(95, 37%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 37%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.21, -14.68, 17.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.21, 22.6, 130.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.078, 9.117, 5.257) | |
| Decimal | 4676409 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #475B39, 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 #475B39 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #475B39 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
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 #475B39 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5e5637Protanopia
no red cones#5b553bDeuteranopia
no green cones#475852Tritanopia
no blue cones#555555Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #475b39; }
.text { color: #475b39; }
.border { border: 2px solid #475b39; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(71 91 57 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #475b39, #395b3c); }
Similar colors
#415b36Turf#445533Zen Garden Olive#49583eHeavy Green#3b593aFicus#4b5d46Muddy Olive#4b5338Broccoli Green#3e6334Greenhouse#355e3bHunter Green
Questions
- What color is #475B39?
- #475B39 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Turf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #475B39?
- The RGB value is 71, 91, 57: 71 red, 91 green and 57 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #475B39?
- The complementary color is #4D395B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #475B39?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 and white text 7.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.