#475091 Hex Color
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Far from vivid, #475091 is a dim, dusty indigo with gray undertones that reads cool and gloomy. The hex code earns its keep as a dark base or supporting tone in moody, night-sky palettes. White text holds about 7.4:1 contrast against it, so small body copy stays readable. Warm accents like terracotta keep it from going flat.
Questions about #475091
What is #475091 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #475091 is rgb(71, 80, 145), in HSL hsl(233, 34%, 42%) and in CMYK 51%, 45%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #475091?
Warm earth tones like terracotta, amber, and dusty rose balance the cool dimness of #475091. For a quieter scheme, pair it with charcoal and off-white neutrals so the muted indigo stays in a supporting role.
Is #475091 readable on white or black?
#475091 has a 7.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.