Information about #474A19 color

#474A19 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #474A19 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 74, 25) (27.8% red, 29% green, 9.8% blue), or CMYK 1 / 0 / 19 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#474A19 is a clearly saturated sunny yellow that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Lucy Green (#4B531E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Army Green (#4B5320) and Xander (#44500C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(71, 74, 25)), which gives #474A19 its character. If you plan to put text on a #474A19 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #474A19 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#474A19 color variations

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#474A19 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 #474A19

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

Lucy Green color link
Lucy Green

#4B531E

Army Green color link
Army Green

#4B5320

Xander color link
Xander

#44500C

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Longbush color link
Longbush

#413922

Reets505 color link
Reets505

#505428

#474A19 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#474A19
  • RGB71, 74, 25
  • CMYK1, 0, 19, 71
  • CSSrgb(71, 74, 25)
  • HSL64°, 49%, 19%
  • HSL Precise63.673°, 49.495%, 19.412%
  • HSV64°, 66%, 29%
  • HSB64°, 66%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.098
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.290, 0.098)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.290, 0.098, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.290, 0.098)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID474A19
  • DECIMAL ID4672025
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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