Color swatch image showing #487711 with RGB(72,119,17) values
Color swatch image showing #487711 with RGB(72,119,17) values

#487711 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #487711 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#487711 Color Information

#487711 RGB value is (72, 119, 17). The hex color red value is 72, green is 119, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 88°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 39 percent, 0 percent, 86 percent, 53 percent.

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#487711 Color Meaning

Color #487711 signifies dense nourishment, millennial resilience, and eco-pragmatism. #487711 deep yellow-green pulls directly from the fruit’s flesh—earthy, slightly bitter, and undeniably alive. Psychologically, color #487711 communicates sustainability as lifestyle, not slogan. #487711 appears in plant-based food branding, reusable packaging, and urban gardening apps where ethics are woven into daily habit. Culturally, #487711 has evolved from niche health food to global symbol of conscious consumption. Spiritually, #487711 represents growth that feeds others—fruit that nourishes while its seed promises more. Use color #487711 when your message merges wellness, environmental care, and aesthetic taste without pretense.

Color Conversion

Convert #487711 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
#487711
RGB
rgb(72, 119, 17)
HSL
hsl(88°, 75%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(39%, 0%, 86%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(88°, 86%, 47%)
XYZ
9.3705 14.6118 2.8568
Yxy
14.6118 0.3491 0.5444
Hunter Lab
38.2254 -1.6055 1.4707
CIE-Lab
45.0979 -32.3711 45.9115

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Green119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#487711 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

#487711 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 #487711 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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#487711

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #487711 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

#487711

protanopia

#5c5d2a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #487711;

Text Color

color: #487711;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #487711;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #48771140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #487711;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #487711 0%, #2e4c0b 100%);

#487711 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #487711 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.