Information about #473D15 color

#473D15 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #473D15 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 61, 21) (27.8% red, 23.9% green, 8.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 20 / 72 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored golden yellow, #473D15 carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Thatch Green (#403D19). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bronzetone (#4D400F) and Lisbon Brown (#423921).

In RGB terms — rgb(71, 61, 21) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #473D15 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #473D15 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#473D15 color variations

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#473D15 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #473D15

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Longbush color link
Longbush

#413922

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Mikado color link
Mikado

#3F3623

#473D15 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#473D15
  • RGB71, 61, 21
  • CMYK0, 4, 20, 72
  • CSSrgb(71, 61, 21)
  • HSL48°, 54%, 18%
  • HSL Precise48°, 54.348%, 18.039%
  • HSV48°, 70%, 28%
  • HSB48°, 70%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.239, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.239, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.239, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID473D15
  • DECIMAL ID4668693
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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