Information about #474F3C color

#474F3C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#474F3C falls into the Chartreuse Color Family — Low Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(71, 79, 60) — 27.8% red, 31% green, 23.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 3 / 0 / 7 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#474F3C presents itself as a gently muted chartreuse — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rifle Green (#444C38). Nearby in the Register you will also find Modular Green (#4C4E3F) and Kelp (#4D503C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(71, 79, 60)), which gives #474F3C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 8.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#474F3C color variations

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#474F3C 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 #474F3C

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

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Kelp color link
Kelp

#4D503C

Trainspotter color link
Trainspotter

#44493F

Middle Earth color link
Middle Earth

#434E43

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Mangrove color link
Mangrove

#484E45

Greenback color link
Greenback

#44583B

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Cliffhanger color link
Cliffhanger

#4A4F46

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#474F3C
  • RGB71, 79, 60
  • CMYK3, 0, 7, 69
  • CSSrgb(71, 79, 60)
  • HSL85°, 14%, 27%
  • HSL Precise85.263°, 13.669%, 27.255%
  • HSV85°, 24%, 31%
  • HSB85°, 24%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.310, 0.235)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.310, 0.235, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.310, 0.235)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.5%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID474F3C
  • DECIMAL ID4673340
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01