#427217 Color Information

Hex color code: #427217

The hex color #427217 is a understated green with RGB values of (66, 114, 23) and HSL of (92°, 66%, 27%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Olive Green

HEX

#427217

RGB

66, 114, 23

HSL

92°, 66%, 27%

CMYK

42%, 0%, 80%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #427217;
background-color: #427217;
border-color: #427217;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #427217;
border: 2px solid #427217;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#427217]
text-[#427217]
border-[#427217]
shadow-[0_0_10px_427217]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #427217, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #427217; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #427217; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #427217; background-color: #42721715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42721720; border-left: 4px solid #427217; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #427217; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #427217 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 114, 23

Red: 66 / Green: 114 / Blue: 23

HSL

92°, 66%, 27%

Hue: 92° / Saturation: 66% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

42%, 0%, 80%, 55%

Cyan: 42% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 80% / Key: 55%

What color is #427217?

#427217 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

481772

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #427217 to RGB:

rgb(66, 114, 23)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #427217 to HSL:

hsl(92, 66%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #427217 to CMYK:

cmyk(42%, 0%, 80%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#427217 is a balanced green color with RGB values of 66, 114, 23 and HSL of 92°, 66%, 27%. This green hue evokes nature and harmony, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #427217 is #481772, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6F7217.

Use #427217 in CSS: color: #427217 or background-color: #427217. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #427217

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.65:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #427217?

#427217 is a balanced green color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #427217?

#427217 in RGB is (66, 114, 23) - 66 red, 114 green, and 23 blue.

How to use #427217 in CSS?

Use #427217 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #427217?

#481772 (complementary), #6F7217 (analogous), and #1D330A (lighter shade) work well with #427217.