#473AEF Hex Color
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Loud, saturated indigo with a dark base, #473aef glows against neutral layouts. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color, where its electric edge reads intentional rather than overwhelming. White text hits about 6.7:1 contrast on it, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with warm amber or dusty peach to balance the cool undertone. The hex code #473aef sits among other shades of blue that favor depth.
Questions about #473aef
What is #473aef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473aef is rgb(71, 58, 239), in HSL hsl(244, 85%, 58%) and in CMYK 70%, 76%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #473aef?
Warm ambers, soft peach, and cream balance the cool undertone of #473aef, while charcoal keeps a palette moody. Avoid placing it directly beside bright violets or blues, where its saturation competes instead of standing out.
Is #473aef readable on white or black?
#473aef has a 6.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.