Information about #474C2A color

#474C2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#474C2A falls into the Yellow Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(71, 76, 42) — 27.8% red, 29.8% green, 16.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 2 / 0 / 13 / 70. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#474C2A presents itself as a softly balanced yellow — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Pine Needle (#454D32). Nearby in the Register you will also find Waiouru (#4C4E31) and Codium Fragile Seaweed (#524B2A).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(71, 76, 42)), which gives #474C2A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #474C2A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#474C2A color variations

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#474C2A 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 #474C2A

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

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Clover color link
Clover

#47562F

Camouflage color link
Camouflage

#4F4D32

Suburban color link
Suburban

#48402C

Reets505 color link
Reets505

#505428

Woodrush color link
Woodrush

#45402B

Army Green color link
Army Green

#4B5320

#474C2A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#474C2A
  • RGB71, 76, 42
  • CMYK2, 0, 13, 70
  • HSL69°, 29%, 23%
  • HSL Precise68.824°, 28.814%, 23.137%
  • HSV69°, 45%, 30%
  • HSB69°, 45%, 30%
  • HEX ID474C2A
  • DECIMAL ID4672554
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
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