#475768 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted slate with significant grey undertones, #475768 brings a sense of seriousness and quiet authority to a design. It serves well as a grounding background element for professional interfaces in finance or law. While it is dark, white text remains highly legible against it. Pair this hex code with soft creams or warm metallic accents to keep the palette from feeling too cold or bleak.
Questions about #475768
What is #475768 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #475768 is rgb(71, 87, 104), in HSL hsl(211, 19%, 34%) and in CMYK 32%, 16%, 0%, 59%.
How can I effectively use #475768 in professional interface design?
Use #475768 as a primary background for professional applications where white text needs to stand out without causing eye strain. It works best in law or finance sectors, providing a serious, trustworthy aesthetic that feels less harsh than pure black.
Which accent colors balance the cool temperature of #475768?
Is #475768 readable on white or black?
#475768 has a 7.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.