#476C5D color
The hex color #476C5D is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.8% red, 42.4% green and 36.5% blue (71, 108, 93).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 21% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is June Ivy (#416858), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.88:1).
#476C5D color codes
| HEX | #476C5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(71, 108, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.8%, 42.4%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 21%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 34%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 14%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.54, -16.8, 4.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.54, 17.32, 165.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.936, 12.854, 12.311) | |
| Decimal | 4680797 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #476C5D, 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 #476C5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #476C5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | 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 #476C5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6a675cProtanopia
no red cones#64635eDeuteranopia
no green cones#3e6c68Tritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #476c5d; }
.text { color: #476c5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #476c5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(71 108 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #476c5d, #47696c); }
Similar colors
#416858June Ivy#3d6c54Toad King#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#317362Nordic Forest#366d68Deep Pool Teal#276757Terrestrial#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#3a5f49Herbes de Provence
Closest common color name: Bottle Green.
Questions
- What color is #476C5D?
- #476C5D is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color June Ivy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #476C5D?
- The RGB value is 71, 108, 93: 71 red, 108 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #476C5D?
- The complementary color is #6C4756, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #476C5D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.57:1 and white text 5.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.