#474C96 Hex Color
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#474c96 is a dark, muted indigo with a cool blue-violet cast and matte finish. Its restrained saturation suggests seriousness, mystery, and spiritual depth, making it effective for moody branding, night-sky themes, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text for about a 7.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #474c96.
Questions about #474c96
What is #474c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #474c96 is rgb(71, 76, 150), in HSL hsl(236, 36%, 43%) and in CMYK 53%, 49%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #474c96?
Is #474c96 readable on white or black?
#474c96 has a 7.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.