#475569 Hex Color
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This desaturated, slate-like blue brings a serious, grounded tone to digital interfaces. Due to its dark, dusty quality, this color functions well as a moody background or a primary brand tone for finance and technology. It provides enough contrast to keep white text readable, making it a reliable choice for professional layout foundations. The hex code for this ashy shade is #475569.
Questions about #475569
What is #475569 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #475569 is rgb(71, 85, 105), in HSL hsl(215, 19%, 35%) and in CMYK 32%, 19%, 0%, 59%.
How can I best use #475569 in professional web design?
#475569 works best as a primary neutral for finance or technology interfaces because it conveys reliability without the harshness of pure black. You can use it as a base for text, sidebars, or footer areas to establish a grounded, consistent visual hierarchy.
What colors pair well with #475569 for a balanced palette?
Is #475569 readable on white or black?
#475569 has a 7.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 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.