#475174 Hex Color
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#475174 is a dusty, unsaturated indigo that feels serious and grounded. Because of its muted character, this hex code works well as a dark background for modern UI, provided you pair it with high-contrast white text for readability. It avoids the harshness of black while maintaining a moody, professional structure. Use it sparingly to anchor designs that require a sense of calm and order.
Questions about #475174
What is #475174 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #475174 is rgb(71, 81, 116), in HSL hsl(227, 24%, 37%) and in CMYK 39%, 30%, 0%, 55%.
Does #475174 work well for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #475174 functions as an excellent dark base color for modern interfaces when paired with high-contrast, off-white text. Its muted, unsaturated character prevents the harsh, clinical feeling of pure black while maintaining a professional and serious aesthetic for long-form reading content.
What color families pair naturally with #475174?
Is #475174 readable on white or black?
#475174 has a 7.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.