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#488320 color code is #488320. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #488320.

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#488320 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #488320 is 0.1771. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.62:1 against white and 4.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#488320 on white4.62:1AA
The quick brown fox
#488320 on black4.54:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4883204.62:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4883204.54:1AA

#488320 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #488320?+
The hex code for #488320 is #488320. In RGB it's rgb(72, 131, 32), and in HSL it's hsl(96, 61%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #488320?+
#488320 in RGB is (72, 131, 32). Written in CSS: rgb(72, 131, 32).
What is the CMYK value of #488320?+
#488320 converts to CMYK(45%, 0%, 76%, 49%) for print. Hex equivalent is #488320.
Is #488320 a warm or cool color?+
#488320 (#488320) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 96° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #488320 belong to?+
#488320 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 96°, 61%, 32% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #488320 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#488320 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.62:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #488320?+
The nearest Pantone match for #488320 (#488320) is 3138 C Dark Moss, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #488320 in design

Practical guidance for using #488320 (#488320) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#488320 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #488320 (#488320) 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

#488320 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

#488320 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.