#547750 color
The hex color #547750 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 32.9% red, 46.7% green and 31.4% blue (84, 119, 80).
Its hue angle is 114°, with 20% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 53% black.
The closest named color is Irish Clover (#53734C), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.08:1).
#547750 color codes
| HEX | #547750 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(84, 119, 80) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(32.9%, 46.7%, 31.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(114, 20%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(114, 33%, 47%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 33%, 53%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.52, -20.76, 17.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.52, 27.2, 139.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.701, 15.657, 9.994) | |
| Decimal | 5535568 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #547750, 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 #547750 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #547750 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.13:1 | 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 #547750 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#79704dProtanopia
no red cones#746d52Deuteranopia
no green cones#51756dTritanopia
no blue cones#6e6e6eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #547750; }
.text { color: #547750; }
.border { border: 2px solid #547750; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(84 119 80 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #547750, #507760); }
Similar colors
#53734cIrish Clover#447744Autumn Crocodile#476e42Under the Radar#4f7942Fern Green#4f7942Mana Tree#3d7049Parsley Sprig#648251Kale#5b6f55Cactus
Questions
- What color is #547750?
- #547750 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Irish Clover. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #547750?
- The RGB value is 84, 119, 80: 84 red, 119 green and 80 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #547750?
- The complementary color is #735077, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #547750?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.13:1 and white text 5.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.