#47525E Hex Color
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A slate blue that leans almost grey, #47525e earns its place as a supporting tone or dark UI background. Its low saturation keeps designs calm and serious without the weight of navy. White text reads clearly on it at roughly 8.0:1, so it holds up behind body copy. Pair it with warm accents like ochre to lift the gloom.
Questions about #47525e
What is #47525e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47525e is rgb(71, 82, 94), in HSL hsl(211, 14%, 32%) and in CMYK 24%, 13%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #47525e?
#47525e pairs well with warm accents like terracotta or ochre, which offset its grey cast. Pale sand and off-white work for lighter contrasts, while burgundy deepens the palette for finance or law enforcement branding.
Is #47525e readable on white or black?
#47525e has a 7.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.