Information about #28471A color

#28471A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#28471A falls into the Chartreuse Color FamilyModerate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(40, 71, 26) — 15.7% red, 27.8% green, 10.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 12 / 0 / 18 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#28471A presents itself as a confidently colored zesty chartreuse — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Forest Green (#254117). Nearby in the Register you will also find Myrtle (#21421E) and Kereru (#283E23).

The recipe behind #28471A is rgb(40, 71, 26), with green as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 10.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #28471A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#28471A color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#28471A color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #28471A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#28471A
  • RGB40, 71, 26
  • CMYK12, 0, 18, 72
  • CSSrgb(40, 71, 26)
  • HSL101°, 46%, 19%
  • HSL Precise101.333°, 46.392%, 19.02%
  • HSV101°, 63%, 28%
  • HSB101°, 63%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.278, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.278, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.278, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID28471A
  • DECIMAL ID2639642
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01