#475D47 color
The hex color #475D47 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.8% red, 36.5% green and 27.8% blue (71, 93, 71).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 13% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Muddy Olive (#4B5D46), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.18:1).
#475D47 color codes
| HEX | #475D47 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(71, 93, 71) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.8%, 36.5%, 27.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 13%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 24%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 24%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.16, -13.25, 9.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.16, 16.59, 143.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.65, 9.623, 7.414) | |
| Decimal | 4676935 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #475D47, 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 #475D47 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #475D47 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.92:1 | 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 #475D47 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5e5946Protanopia
no red cones#5a5748Deuteranopia
no green cones#455c57Tritanopia
no blue cones#575757Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #475d47; }
.text { color: #475d47; }
.border { border: 2px solid #475d47; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(71 93 71 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #475d47, #475d52); }
Similar colors
#4b5d46Muddy Olive#49583eHeavy Green#3a533dHighlander#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#3e594cPlantation#3b593aFicus#4e5a4aVerdant Hush
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #475D47?
- #475D47 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Muddy Olive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #475D47?
- The RGB value is 71, 93, 71: 71 red, 93 green and 71 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #475D47?
- The complementary color is #5D475D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #475D47?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.92:1 and white text 7.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.