Information about #47503B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #47503B is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(71, 80, 59) — 27.8% red, 31.4% green, 23.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 4 / 0 / 8 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#47503B 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 practically indistinguishable from Rifle Green (#444C38). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kelp (#4D503C) and Modular Green (#4C4E3F).

In RGB terms — rgb(71, 80, 59) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 8.5:1 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.

#47503B color variations

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#47503B 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 #47503B

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

Greenback color link
Greenback

#44583B

Trainspotter color link
Trainspotter

#44493F

Middle Earth color link
Middle Earth

#434E43

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Mangrove color link
Mangrove

#484E45

Lunar Green color link
Lunar Green

#4E5541

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

#47503B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#47503B
  • RGB71, 80, 59
  • CMYK4, 0, 8, 69
  • HSL86°, 15%, 27%
  • HSL Precise85.714°, 15.108%, 27.255%
  • HSV86°, 26%, 31%
  • HSB86°, 26%, 31%
  • HEX ID47503B
  • DECIMAL ID4673595
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
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