#473CD1 Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #473cd1 is a dark indigo with a strong violet lean that flat blue lacks. Its low lightness makes it a natural dark mode base or rich accent, though small white text works best on top since contrast runs about 7.4:1. Pair it with warm ochre or pale lavender rather than cool grays. Learn how mixing blue differs from this deeper shade.
Questions about #473cd1
What is #473cd1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473cd1 is rgb(71, 60, 209), in HSL hsl(244, 62%, 53%) and in CMYK 66%, 71%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #473cd1?
Warm ochre, terracotta, and pale lavender flatter #473cd1 better than cool grays, which can mute its violet undertone. A touch of soft gold brings out its richness.
Is #473cd1 readable on white or black?
#473cd1 has a 7.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.