#47433F Hex Color
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#47433f is a dark grey that sits close to charcoal, with a faint warm undertone pulled from its slightly red base. It reads steady and understated, which suits dark mode backgrounds, moody interfaces, and typography. It works best as a dominant base with white text, since the contrast hits about 9.8:1 and clears WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #47433f
What is #47433f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47433f is rgb(71, 67, 63), in HSL hsl(30, 6%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 11%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #47433f?
#47433f pairs well with warm accents like terracotta or muted sage, which keep its soft warmth from turning flat. Cream and off-white type also read cleanly against it.
Is #47433f a warm or cool grey?
#47433f is a warm grey because its red channel (71) sits slightly above its blue channel (63), giving it a faint brownish cast. The warmth is subtle, so it still behaves like a neutral in most palettes.
Can #47433f be used as a background color?
Yes, #47433f works well as a background for dark mode and moody designs. White text against it reaches roughly 9.8:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA standards for even small body text.
Is #47433f readable on white or black?
#47433f has a 9.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.