#474640 Hex Color
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#474640 is a dark, smoky grey with a faint green undertone. It works well for dark mode backgrounds, footer bars, and typography on light surfaces. The tone sits low enough in brightness to feel grounded without turning black. Pair it with warm neutrals or muted brass to keep it from reading flat. Use it where a softer alternative to pure black is needed.
Questions about #474640
What is #474640 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #474640 is rgb(71, 70, 64), in HSL hsl(51, 5%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 10%, 72%.
What colors pair well with a smoky grey like #474640?
Warm neutrals such as brass, tan, or muted ochre balance its cool restraint. Cream and pale sage also work, lifting the darkness without clashing. Avoid saturated reds and purples unless you want high tension.
Is #474640 readable on white or black?
#474640 has a 9.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.