#474A57 Hex Color

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#474a57 is a dark, muted indigo with strong gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody branding, meditation spaces, and night-sky themes. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with dusty lavender or warm ivory. White text has about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #474a57.

Questions about #474a57

What is #474a57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #474a57 is rgb(71, 74, 87), in HSL hsl(229, 10%, 31%) and in CMYK 18%, 15%, 0%, 66%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #474a57?
#474a57 pairs well with warm ivory for contrast, dusty lavender for a soft analogous feel, and muted blue-gray for a restrained palette; use its dark value as an anchor rather than the brightest accent.
Is #474a57 readable on white or black?
#474a57 has a 8.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.