#47596B Hex Color
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This desaturated, ashy blue provides a steady, grounded anchor for serious UI designs. Because it lacks intensity, #47596b works best as a primary background or a heavy supporting element rather than an accent. It maintains strong contrast against white text, making it a reliable choice for finance or technology dashboards that need to feel professional and calm without appearing stark.
Questions about #47596b
What is #47596b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47596b is rgb(71, 89, 107), in HSL hsl(210, 20%, 35%) and in CMYK 34%, 17%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #47596b in a user interface?
#47596b works best as a primary background or a heavy structural element rather than an accent color. Its lack of intensity provides a calm, serious backdrop that keeps interfaces looking clean without appearing overly stark or energetic.
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Is #47596b readable on white or black?
#47596b has a 7.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.