#470F48 Hex Color
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Not a bright violet or a soft lilac, this dark magenta-purple sits close to black with a muted, shadowy feel. The hex code #470f48 works best as a dominant base in dark mode or moody layouts, where white text reaches about 14.7:1 contrast. It flatters dusty rose and warm gold accents.
Questions about #470f48
What is #470f48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #470f48 is rgb(71, 15, 72), in HSL hsl(299, 66%, 17%) and in CMYK 1%, 79%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #470f48?
#470f48 pairs well with warm gold, dusty rose, and muted mauve. Its darkness and low saturation let brighter accents stand out without clashing.
Is #470f48 good for text backgrounds?
Yes. White text on #470f48 reaches about 14.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA minimum for body text. Dark text will not pass, so stick with light type.
Is #470f48 readable on white or black?
#470f48 has a 14.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.