Information about #48842E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #48842E is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(72, 132, 46) (28.2% red, 51.8% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 24 / 0 / 34 / 48 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#48842E is a confidently colored chartreuse that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to La Palma (#428929). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sap Green (#507D2A) and Bilbao (#3E8027).

In RGB terms — rgb(72, 132, 46) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #48842E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#48842E color variations

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#48842E 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 #48842E

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

La Palma color link
La Palma

#428929

Sap Green color link
Sap Green

#507D2A

Bilbao color link
Bilbao

#3E8027

Lucky Break color link
Lucky Break

#3E762D

Fresh Onion color link
Fresh Onion

#5B8930

Kermit color link
Kermit

#368136

May Green color link
May Green

#4C9141

Fern Green color link
Fern Green

#4F7942

Topspin color link
Topspin

#427120

Area color link
Area

#3C8043

#48842E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#48842E
  • RGB72, 132, 46
  • CMYK24, 0, 34, 48
  • CSSrgb(72, 132, 46)
  • HSL102°, 48%, 35%
  • HSL Precise101.86°, 48.315%, 34.902%
  • HSV102°, 65%, 52%
  • HSB102°, 65%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.518
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.518, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.518, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.518, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID48842E
  • DECIMAL ID4752430
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01