#476C6A color
The hex color #476C6A is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.8% red, 42.4% green and 41.6% blue (71, 108, 106).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 21% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Moonlit Forest (#3E6D6A), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.8:1).
#476C6A color codes
| HEX | #476C6A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(71, 108, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.8%, 42.4%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 21%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 34%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 2%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.92, -13.59, -3.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.92, 13.93, 192.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.562, 13.105, 15.606) | |
| Decimal | 4680810 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #476C6A, 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 #476C6A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.8:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #476C6A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.8:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.62:1 | 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 #476C6A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#68686aProtanopia
no red cones#61636aDeuteranopia
no green cones#3a6e6bTritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #476c6a; }
.text { color: #476c6a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #476c6a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(71 108 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #476c6a, #475c6c); }
Similar colors
#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#4e7376Rogue Waters#366d68Deep Pool Teal#407577Ming#447777Tropical Rain#405e5cRosemary#41767bOcean Slumber#556962Dark Forest
Closest common color name: Pine Green.
Questions
- What color is #476C6A?
- #476C6A is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Moonlit Forest. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #476C6A?
- The RGB value is 71, 108, 106: 71 red, 108 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #476C6A?
- The complementary color is #6C4749, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #476C6A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.62:1 and white text 5.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.