#473C5E Hex Color
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#473c5e is a dark, muted purple with cool violet undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, inky depth feels serious and mysterious without becoming vivid. Use it as a supporting tone in moody branding, spiritual designs, or dark interfaces, pairing it with muted gold or dusty rose. The hex code #473c5e also supports white text at about 10.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #473c5e
What is #473c5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473c5e is rgb(71, 60, 94), in HSL hsl(259, 22%, 30%) and in CMYK 24%, 36%, 0%, 63%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Does #473c5e read as warm or cool?
#473c5e reads cool because its muted violet hue leans blue, while its low saturation keeps the effect ashy rather than bright or jewel-like, giving it a serious, calm presence in dark interfaces and editorial layouts.
What colors pair well with #473c5e?
Pair #473c5e with muted gold for restrained contrast, dusty rose for a softer counterpoint, or warm cream for readable layouts; these warmer companions keep its low-saturation violet from looking flat while preserving its serious, understated mood.
Is #473c5e readable on white or black?
#473c5e has a 10.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.