#476F62 color
The hex color #476F62 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.8% red, 43.5% green and 38.4% blue (71, 111, 98).
Its hue angle is 161°, with 22% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is June Ivy (#416858), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.65:1).
#476F62 color codes
| HEX | #476F62 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(71, 111, 98) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.8%, 43.5%, 38.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(161, 22%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(161, 36%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 12%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.64, -17.25, 2.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.64, 17.48, 170.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.487, 13.59, 13.623) | |
| Decimal | 4681570 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #476F62, 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 #476F62 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #476F62 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.72:1 | 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 #476F62 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6d6a61Protanopia
no red cones#666563Deuteranopia
no green cones#3c706bTritanopia
no blue cones#676767Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #476f62; }
.text { color: #476f62; }
.border { border: 2px solid #476f62; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(71 111 98 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #476f62, #47686f); }
Similar colors
#416858June Ivy#39766cGreen Sleeves#366d68Deep Pool Teal#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#317362Nordic Forest#3d6c54Toad King#337766Majorelle Gardens#457b74Turquoise Tortoise
Closest common color name: Pine Green.
Questions
- What color is #476F62?
- #476F62 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 #476F62?
- The RGB value is 71, 111, 98: 71 red, 111 green and 98 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #476F62?
- The complementary color is #6F4754, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #476F62?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.72:1 and white text 5.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.