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#488B32 color code is #488B32. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #488b32.

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#488B32 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #488B32 is 0.2007. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.19:1 against white and 5.01:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#488B32 on white4.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#488B32 on black5.01:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #488B324.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #488B325.01:1AA

#488B32 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #488B32?+
The hex code for #488B32 is #488B32. In RGB it's rgb(72, 139, 50), and in HSL it's hsl(105, 47%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #488B32?+
#488B32 in RGB is (72, 139, 50). Written in CSS: rgb(72, 139, 50).
What is the CMYK value of #488B32?+
#488B32 converts to CMYK(48%, 0%, 64%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #488B32.
Is #488b32 a warm or cool color?+
#488B32 (#488B32) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 105° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #488b32 belong to?+
#488B32 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 105°, 47%, 37% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #488b32 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#488B32 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.19:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #488b32?+
The nearest Pantone match for #488B32 (#488B32) is 7742 C Spinach Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #488B32 in design

Practical guidance for using #488b32 (#488B32) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#488B32 (#488B32) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #488B32 (#488B32) 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

#488B32 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

#488B32 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.