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#487700 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #487700 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#487700 Color Information

#487700 RGB value is (72, 119, 0). The hex color red value is 72, green is 119, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 84°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 23 percent. The CMYK process values are 39 percent, 0 percent, 100 percent, 53 percent.

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#487700 Color Meaning

Color #487700 communicates stability, groundedness, and understated confidence. #487700 muted greenish-blue blends calm authority with natural resonance, creating a composed, approachable presence. Psychologically, color #487700 fosters reflective thinking, measured decision-making, and emotional steadiness. #487700 encourages balanced perspectives and strategic focus. Culturally, color #487700 aligns with traditional arts, natural motifs, and sustainable design. Spiritually, #487700 symbolizes harmony, endurance, and grounded wisdom.

Color Conversion

Convert #487700 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#487700
RGB
rgb(72, 119, 0)
HSL
hsl(84°, 100%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(39%, 0%, 100%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(84°, 100%, 47%)
XYZ
9.2693 14.5714 2.3240
Yxy
14.5714 0.3543 0.5569
Hunter Lab
38.1725 -1.6255 1.5237
CIE-Lab
45.0414 -32.9621 49.7656

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Green119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#487700 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#487700 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #487700 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #487700 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#487700

protanopia

#5c5d1d

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #487700;

Text Color

color: #487700;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #487700;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #48770040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #487700;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #487700 0%, #2d4c00 100%);

#487700 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #487700 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.