#475E43 color
The hex color #475E43 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.8% red, 36.9% green and 26.3% blue (71, 94, 67).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 17% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 29% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Muddy Olive (#4B5D46), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.12:1).
#475E43 color codes
| HEX | #475E43 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(71, 94, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.8%, 36.9%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 17%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 29%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 29%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.39, -14.59, 12.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.39, 19.37, 138.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.614, 9.75, 6.79) | |
| Decimal | 4677187 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #475E43, 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 #475E43 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #475E43 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.95:1 | 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 #475E43 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#605941Protanopia
no red cones#5c5744Deuteranopia
no green cones#465c57Tritanopia
no blue cones#585858Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #475e43; }
.text { color: #475e43; }
.border { border: 2px solid #475e43; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(71 94 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #475e43, #435e4c); }
Similar colors
#4b5d46Muddy Olive#49583eHeavy Green#3b593aFicus#415b36Turf#3a533dHighlander#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#445533Zen Garden Olive#355e3bHunter Green
Questions
- What color is #475E43?
- #475E43 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 #475E43?
- The RGB value is 71, 94, 67: 71 red, 94 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #475E43?
- The complementary color is #5A435E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #475E43?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.95:1 and white text 7.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.