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#478051 color code is #478051. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #478051.

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#478051 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #478051 is 0.1737. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.69:1 against white and 4.47:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#478051 on white4.69:1AA
The quick brown fox
#478051 on black4.47:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #4780514.69:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4780514.47:1AA Large

#478051 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #478051?+
The hex code for #478051 is #478051. In RGB it's rgb(71, 128, 81), and in HSL it's hsl(131, 29%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #478051?+
#478051 in RGB is (71, 128, 81). Written in CSS: rgb(71, 128, 81).
What is the CMYK value of #478051?+
#478051 converts to CMYK(45%, 0%, 37%, 50%) for print. Hex equivalent is #478051.
Is #478051 a warm or cool color?+
#478051 (#478051) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 131° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #478051 belong to?+
#478051 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 131°, 29%, 39% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #478051 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#478051 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.69:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #478051?+
The nearest Pantone match for #478051 (#478051) is 7722 C Medium Spruce, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #478051 in design

Practical guidance for using #478051 (#478051) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #478051 (#478051) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #478051 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #478051 (#478051) 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

#478051 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

#478051 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.