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#46D872 color code is #46D872. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #46d872.

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#46D872 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #46D872 is 0.5163. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.85:1 against white and 11.33:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#46D872 on white1.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#46D872 on black11.33:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #46D8721.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #46D87211.33:1AAA

#46D872 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #46D872?+
The hex code for #46D872 is #46D872. In RGB it's rgb(70, 216, 114), and in HSL it's hsl(138, 65%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #46D872?+
#46D872 in RGB is (70, 216, 114). Written in CSS: rgb(70, 216, 114).
What is the CMYK value of #46D872?+
#46D872 converts to CMYK(68%, 0%, 47%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #46D872.
Is #46d872 a warm or cool color?+
#46D872 (#46D872) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 138° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #46d872 belong to?+
#46D872 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 138°, 65%, 56% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #46d872 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#46D872 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.85:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #46d872?+
The nearest Pantone match for #46D872 (#46D872) is 3199 C Spruce, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #46D872 in design

Practical guidance for using #46d872 (#46D872) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#46D872 (#46D872) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #46D872 (#46D872) 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

#46D872 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

#46D872 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.