#47293E Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #47293e is a dusty magenta with plum and ashy undertones. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, close to the wine-like tones you get from mixing brown. It works best as a moody background or supporting shade in nightlife and cosmetics palettes. White text reads clearly on it at about 12.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #47293e.
Questions about #47293e
What is #47293e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47293e is rgb(71, 41, 62), in HSL hsl(318, 27%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 13%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #47293e?
Dusty rose, deep teal, and soft gold all flatter #47293e. Its muted plum base also looks rich beside charcoal or cream, which keeps a palette from turning muddy.
Can white text be used on #47293e?
Yes. White text on #47293e reaches about 12.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text, so it holds up for small type on dark backgrounds.
Is #47293e readable on white or black?
#47293e has a 12.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.65:1 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.