#474F4B Hex Color
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A muted, shadowy grey-teal, #474f4b feels grounded and serious. Because of its dusty, low-chroma character, it works best as a moody background color rather than a primary accent. It offers enough contrast for white text to remain readable, making it a reliable choice for dark-mode UI designs. Pair it with soft, warm metallics or pale creams to keep the overall aesthetic from becoming too flat.
Questions about #474f4b
What is #474f4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #474f4b is rgb(71, 79, 75), in HSL hsl(150, 5%, 29%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 5%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #474f4b?
This grey-teal works beautifully with soft, warm metallics or pale creams to prevent the design from feeling too flat. It also pairs effectively with crisp white text, providing the necessary contrast for readability in modern user interfaces.
Is #474f4b suitable for primary UI elements?
Due to its dusty and low-chroma nature, #474f4b is generally better suited as a moody background or a secondary accent rather than a primary call-to-action color. It provides a stable, grounded foundation that lets more vibrant colors stand out.
Is #474f4b readable on white or black?
#474f4b has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.