#475C66 Hex Color
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#475c66 is a dark, ashy blue that sits close to slate gray. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a muted, matte feel, so it works best as a supporting tone or dark UI background rather than a bold accent. White text on this hex code reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, clearing AA for small body text. Warm copper or dusty rose keeps it from reading flat.
Questions about #475c66
What is #475c66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #475c66 is rgb(71, 92, 102), in HSL hsl(199, 18%, 34%) and in CMYK 30%, 10%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #475c66?
Warm accents like copper, terracotta, and dusty rose keep #475c66 from reading flat or gloomy. Cream text also works well if plain white feels too stark.
Is #475c66 readable on white or black?
#475c66 has a 7.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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.