Color swatch image showing #487708 with RGB(72,119,8) values

#487708 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #487708 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#487708 Color Information

#487708 RGB value is (72, 119, 8). The hex color red value is 72, green is 119, and blue is 8. Its HSL format shows a hue of 85°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 25 percent. The CMYK process values are 39 percent, 0 percent, 93 percent, 53 percent.

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#487708 Color Meaning

Color #487708 communicates stability, groundedness, and understated confidence. #487708 muted greenish-blue blends calm authority with natural resonance, creating a composed, approachable presence. Psychologically, color #487708 fosters reflective thinking, measured decision-making, and emotional steadiness. #487708 encourages balanced perspectives and strategic focus. Culturally, color #487708 aligns with traditional arts, natural motifs, and sustainable design. Spiritually, #487708 symbolizes harmony, endurance, and grounded wisdom.

Color Conversion

Convert #487708 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
#487708
RGB
rgb(72, 119, 8)
HSL
hsl(85°, 87%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(39%, 0%, 93%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(85°, 93%, 47%)
XYZ
9.3131 14.5889 2.5548
Yxy
14.5889 0.3520 0.5514
Hunter Lab
38.1954 -1.6169 1.5007
CIE-Lab
45.0659 -32.7054 48.0289

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Green119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue8 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#487708 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

#487708 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 #487708 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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#487708

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 #487708 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

#487708

protanopia

#5c5d23

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #487708;

Text Color

color: #487708;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #487708;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #48770840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #487708;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #487708 0%, #2e4c05 100%);

#487708 Color FAQs

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