#475766 Hex Color
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Storm cloud gray with a blue heart. The hex code #475766 sits so close to neutral that the hue reads as a shadow, which gives it a serious, understated mood. Its low saturation makes it a steady background or supporting tone in finance, tech, and government work, and white type holds up clearly on it at about 7.4:1 contrast. Pair it with warm brass or coral to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #475766
What is #475766 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #475766 is rgb(71, 87, 102), in HSL hsl(209, 18%, 34%) and in CMYK 30%, 15%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #475766?
Warm accents work best: coral, brass, and muted terracotta all lift its gray undertones. Cool pastels tend to wash it out and make it look flat.
What colors pair well with #475766?
Warm accents work best: coral, brass, and muted terracotta all lift its gray undertones. Cool pastels tend to wash it out and make it look flat.
Is #475766 readable on white or black?
#475766 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.