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#47743E color code is #47743E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #47743e.

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#47743E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #47743E is 0.1418. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.47:1 against white and 3.84:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#47743E on white5.47:1AA
The quick brown fox
#47743E on black3.84:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #47743E5.47:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #47743E3.84:1AA Large

#47743E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #47743E?+
The hex code for #47743E is #47743E. In RGB it's rgb(71, 116, 62), and in HSL it's hsl(110, 30%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #47743E?+
#47743E in RGB is (71, 116, 62). Written in CSS: rgb(71, 116, 62).
What is the CMYK value of #47743E?+
#47743E converts to CMYK(39%, 0%, 47%, 55%) for print. Hex equivalent is #47743E.
Is #47743e a warm or cool color?+
#47743E (#47743E) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 110° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #47743e belong to?+
#47743E belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 110°, 30%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #47743e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#47743E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.47:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #47743e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #47743E (#47743E) is 17-0535 Fern Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #47743E in design

Practical guidance for using #47743e (#47743E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #47743E (#47743E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #47743e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #47743E (#47743E) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#47743E 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

#47743E 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.