#473263 Hex Color
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Reach for #473263 when a dark purple needs to stay moody without turning black. Its low saturation and dim, inky character make it a dependable base for dark mode UIs, luxury packaging, and gaming interfaces. White text hits about 11:1 contrast on this hex code, so small body copy reads clearly. It flatters dusty rose and muted gold better than bright accents.
Questions about #473263
What is #473263 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473263 is rgb(71, 50, 99), in HSL hsl(266, 33%, 29%) and in CMYK 28%, 49%, 0%, 61%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #473263?
#473263 pairs well with dusty rose, muted gold, and soft mauve, which lift its dim violet tone without overpowering it. Bright neon accents tend to clash because the color is so unsaturated.
Is #473263 a warm or cool color?
#473263 reads cool because its violet base sits away from red, and its low saturation adds a gray, cold cast. Use it where a calm, serious mood matters more than warmth.
Where does #473263 work best in a design?
#473263 works best as a dominant or 30 percent supporting tone in dark mode layouts, gaming UIs, and luxury branding. At large sizes it can look muddy, so keep it behind content rather than on top of it.
Is #473263 readable on white or black?
#473263 has a 11.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.90:1 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.