#475E90 Hex Color
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#475e90 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte, slightly gloomy character suits security, finance, technology, and government branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm ivory or muted copper. White text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #475e90
What is #475e90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #475e90 is rgb(71, 94, 144), in HSL hsl(221, 34%, 42%) and in CMYK 51%, 35%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #475e90?
Does #475e90 work with white text?
Yes, white text on #475e90 provides about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text and offering a practical choice for navigation, labels, and other readable interface elements.
Is #475e90 warm or cool?
#475e90 reads as a cool blue because its muted base carries gray undertones rather than yellow or red warmth, giving it a restrained, matte character that suits serious digital interfaces.
Is #475e90 readable on white or black?
#475e90 has a 6.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.