#473C3C Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #473c3c is a smoky reddish tone with gray and dusty undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the restrained red adds warmth and energy. Use the hex code #473c3c for moody backgrounds or supporting tones with cream, blush, or pale gray. White text provides strong contrast for readable interfaces.
Questions about #473c3c
What is #473c3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473c3c is rgb(71, 60, 60), in HSL hsl(0, 8%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 15%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #473c3c?
#473c3c pairs well with cream, blush, and pale gray, which soften its dark, smoky red character and create balanced contrast for backgrounds, cards, typography, and understated accents in warm, muted palettes. A muted mauve can extend its dusty undertone without making the palette feel too bright.
Does #473c3c look warm or cool?
#473c3c reads as a warm, muted color because its red base brings subtle heat, while gray and low saturation keep that warmth restrained rather than bright or playful in most contexts. That balance gives it a smoky, grounded mood suited to serious or intimate designs.
Is #473c3c readable on white or black?
#473c3c has a 10.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.