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#478070 color code is #478070. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #478070.

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#478070 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #478070 is 0.1795. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.58:1 against white and 4.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#478070 on white4.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
#478070 on black4.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4780704.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4780704.59:1AA

#478070 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #478070?+
The hex code for #478070 is #478070. In RGB it's rgb(71, 128, 112), and in HSL it's hsl(163, 29%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #478070?+
#478070 in RGB is (71, 128, 112). Written in CSS: rgb(71, 128, 112).
What is the CMYK value of #478070?+
#478070 converts to CMYK(45%, 0%, 13%, 50%) for print. Hex equivalent is #478070.
Is #478070 a warm or cool color?+
#478070 (#478070) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 163° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #478070 belong to?+
#478070 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 163°, 29%, 39% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #478070 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#478070 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.58:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #478070?+
The nearest Pantone match for #478070 (#478070) is 625 C Pantone 625 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #478070 in design

Practical guidance for using #478070 (#478070) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#478070 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #478070 (#478070) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. 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

#478070 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

#478070 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.