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#477D40 color code is #477D40. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #477d40.

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#477D40 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #477D40 is 0.1638. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.91:1 against white and 4.28:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#477D40 on white4.91:1AA
The quick brown fox
#477D40 on black4.28:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #477D404.91:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #477D404.28:1AA Large

#477D40 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #477D40?+
The hex code for #477D40 is #477D40. In RGB it's rgb(71, 125, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(113, 32%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #477D40?+
#477D40 in RGB is (71, 125, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(71, 125, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #477D40?+
#477D40 converts to CMYK(43%, 0%, 49%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #477D40.
Is #477d40 a warm or cool color?+
#477D40 (#477D40) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 113° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #477d40 belong to?+
#477D40 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 113°, 32%, 37% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #477d40 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#477D40 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.91:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #477d40?+
The nearest Pantone match for #477D40 (#477D40) is 17-0535 Fern Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #477D40 in design

Practical guidance for using #477d40 (#477D40) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #477D40 (#477D40) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #477d40 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #477D40 (#477D40) 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

#477D40 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

#477D40 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.