#474645 Hex Color
A grounded grey with serious depth
The hex code #474645 is a dark, low-chroma grey with a slightly warm, ashy undertone. Its subdued lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood without strong color bias. Use it as a dominant background in moody interfaces or pair it with white typography, which reaches about 9.4:1 contrast and supports readable body text.
Questions about #474645
What is #474645 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #474645 is rgb(71, 70, 69), in HSL hsl(30, 1%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #474645 in a design?
#474645 pairs well with soft white, muted sage, and dusty terracotta because its low saturation leaves room for restrained accents. Use the grey as a dominant base, then reserve warmer colors for buttons, illustrations, or small highlights.
Is #474645 readable on white or black?
#474645 has a 9.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.