#472AC0 Hex Color
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Dark, dim, and a little gloomy, this indigo leans hard toward blue. The hex code #472ac0 is muted enough to sit behind content without shouting, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 8.9:1 contrast. It earns its keep as a dominant base in dark mode or moody layouts. Pair it with muted gold for warmth; next to pale neutrals it can read muddy.
Questions about #472ac0
What is #472ac0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #472ac0 is rgb(71, 42, 192), in HSL hsl(252, 64%, 46%) and in CMYK 63%, 78%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #472ac0?
Muted gold, dusty coral, and warm grays all flatter #472ac0 by adding warmth to its cool, dim base. Pale pastels are riskier, since they tend to wash the indigo out.
Is #472ac0 readable on white or black?
#472ac0 has a 8.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.