Mallard Green Color – #478865: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Mallard Green color hex code is #478865, and it is composed of 28% red, 53% green and 40% blue.
Mallard Green is a dark, muted, and cool color at 48% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.22:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Mallard Green color (#478865) against dark backgrounds.

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Mallard Green Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Mallard Green, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #478865 |
| RGB | rgb(71,136,101) |
| HSL | hsl(148,31.4%,40.6%) |
| CMYK | 48, 0, 26, 47 |
| HSV | 148, 48, 53 |
| RGB % | 28, 53, 40 |
| XYZ | 13.8, 19.9, 15.4 |
| LAB | 51.7, -29.1, 12.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 48% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.22 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.98 (passes WCAG AA) |
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