#474D7C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted indigo offers a cool and serious tone that feels both grounded and mysterious. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, #474d7c works best as a primary background or a heavy structural element. It pairs well with soft creams or warm metallic accents, which help prevent the shade from feeling too flat. White text remains highly readable against this hex code.
Questions about #474d7c
What is #474d7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #474d7c is rgb(71, 77, 124), in HSL hsl(233, 27%, 38%) and in CMYK 43%, 38%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #474d7c for a balanced palette?
Because #474d7c is a cool, mid-tone indigo, it anchors designs perfectly when paired with cream or warm metallic accents. These lighter, warmer tones prevent the indigo from feeling too flat or overly heavy in your layout.
Is #474d7c suitable for text or background use?
This color serves best as a primary structural background due to its serious and grounded nature. White text remains highly readable against this shade, making it a reliable choice for blocks that need to look professional and stable.
Is #474d7c readable on white or black?
#474d7c has a 8.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.