#474E68 Hex Color
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#474e68 is a dark, muted indigo with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, introspective mood without harsh color. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in branding, meditation themes, or night-sky interfaces, paired with muted gold or warm ivory. White text reads clearly on it, with about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #474e68
What is #474e68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #474e68 is rgb(71, 78, 104), in HSL hsl(227, 19%, 34%) and in CMYK 32%, 25%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #474e68?
Muted gold, warm ivory, and soft gray pair well with #474e68, adding warmth and contrast while preserving its dusty, introspective character across interfaces, branding, editorial layouts, and quiet presentation themes. Use gold for small accents and ivory for spacious backgrounds.
Is #474e68 a warm or cool color?
#474e68 reads as a cool, muted indigo because its blue-violet base is softened by gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps the coolness restrained, giving layouts a serious, calm mood rather than a vivid or dramatic blue-purple effect.
Is #474e68 readable on white or black?
#474e68 has a 8.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.