#476C65 color
The hex color #476C65 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.8% red, 42.4% green and 39.6% blue (71, 108, 101).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 21% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Moonlit Forest (#3E6D6A), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.83:1).
#476C65 color codes
| HEX | #476C65 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(71, 108, 101) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.8%, 42.4%, 39.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 21%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 34%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 6%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.77, -14.86, -0.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.77, 14.87, 181.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.309, 13.004, 14.276) | |
| Decimal | 4680805 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #476C65, 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 #476C65 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.83:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #476C65 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.83:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.6:1 | 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 #476C65 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#696865Protanopia
no red cones#626366Deuteranopia
no green cones#3b6d6aTritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #476c65; }
.text { color: #476c65; }
.border { border: 2px solid #476c65; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(71 108 101 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #476c65, #47616c); }
Similar colors
#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#366d68Deep Pool Teal#416858June Ivy#556962Dark Forest#39766cGreen Sleeves#447777Tropical Rain#405e5cRosemary#407577Ming
Closest common color name: Pine Green.
Questions
- What color is #476C65?
- #476C65 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Moonlit Forest. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #476C65?
- The RGB value is 71, 108, 101: 71 red, 108 green and 101 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #476C65?
- The complementary color is #6C474E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #476C65?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.6:1 and white text 5.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.