#476072 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #476072 is a low-saturation blue with strong gray undertones and a matte, weathered feel. It brings seriousness and depth to interfaces, especially for security, finance, technology, and government brands. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which reaches about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #476072.
Questions about #476072
What is #476072 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #476072 is rgb(71, 96, 114), in HSL hsl(205, 23%, 36%) and in CMYK 38%, 16%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #476072?
#476072 pairs well with white, pale blue, soft gray, and warm neutrals, which balance its dark, cool blue-gray base without competing with its subdued character; a restrained terracotta accent adds stronger contrast.
Does #476072 look warm or cool?
#476072 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue hue is softened by strong gray undertones, giving it a serious, restrained mood suited to dark UI surfaces, navigation areas, and supporting backgrounds.
Is #476072 readable on white or black?
#476072 has a 6.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.