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#427727 color code is #427727. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #427727.

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#427727 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #427727 is 0.1450. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.39:1 against white and 3.90:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#427727 on white5.39:1AA
The quick brown fox
#427727 on black3.90:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #4277275.39:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4277273.90:1AA Large

#427727 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #427727?+
The hex code for #427727 is #427727. In RGB it's rgb(66, 119, 39), and in HSL it's hsl(100, 51%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #427727?+
#427727 in RGB is (66, 119, 39). Written in CSS: rgb(66, 119, 39).
What is the CMYK value of #427727?+
#427727 converts to CMYK(45%, 0%, 67%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #427727.
Is #427727 a warm or cool color?+
#427727 (#427727) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 100° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #427727 belong to?+
#427727 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 100°, 51%, 31% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #427727 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#427727 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.39:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #427727?+
The nearest Pantone match for #427727 (#427727) is 3145 C Dark Clover, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #427727 in design

Practical guidance for using #427727 (#427727) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #427727 (#427727) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #427727 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #427727 (#427727) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#427727 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#427727 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.