#472444 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #472444 is a dusty magenta with plum undertones and a matte, shadowed finish. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, mysterious mood without feeling harsh. The hex code #472444 works well as a supporting tone for romance, fashion, nightlife, and moody interfaces. White text reads clearly at about 13.1:1 contrast, though large areas can feel heavy.
Questions about #472444
What is #472444 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #472444 is rgb(71, 36, 68), in HSL hsl(305, 33%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 4%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #472444?
The #472444 hex color pairs well with white or soft neutrals for contrast, while dusty rose, mauve, and muted pinks create a coordinated romantic palette; charcoal can deepen its fashion or nightlife mood.
Does #472444 feel warm or cool?
#472444 reads as a cool-leaning, muted magenta because its purple and blue influence outweighs the warmth of its red base, giving it a shadowed plum character rather than a bright, fiery pink.
Is #472444 readable on white or black?
#472444 has a 13.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.