#475886 Hex Color
Dim slate blue with a serious streak
#475886 is a dim, inky blue that sits between navy and slate. Its low saturation and heavy lightness give it a serious, understated feel, so it works best as a dominant base or supporting tone rather than a bright accent. It flatters burgundy and terracotta more than the usual pale grays. White text on this hex code reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #475886
What is #475886 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #475886 is rgb(71, 88, 134), in HSL hsl(224, 31%, 40%) and in CMYK 47%, 34%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #475886?
Burgundy and terracotta make #475886 feel richer than the usual gray pairings do. For a lighter counterweight, dusty sage or pale sand keeps the palette soft without washing it out.
Is #475886 readable on white or black?
#475886 has a 6.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.