#473D40 Hex Color
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#473d40 is a muted, desaturated shade that sits between dusty pink and deep charcoal. This dark tone feels serious and grounded, offering a sophisticated alternative to standard neutrals. Because it is quite dark, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a main accent. Pair it with soft cream text for excellent readability, as the high contrast creates a moody, modern aesthetic.
Questions about #473d40
What is #473d40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473d40 is rgb(71, 61, 64), in HSL hsl(342, 8%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 10%, 72%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #473d40 in a design project?
#473d40 works best as a moody, sophisticated background color rather than an accent. Because it is quite dark and desaturated, you should pair it with high-contrast, off-white or soft cream typography to ensure your text remains readable and professional.
What colors pair well with #473d40?
Is #473d40 readable on white or black?
#473d40 has a 10.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.