#476F95 Hex Color
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#476f95 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a cool, matte finish. This muted tone brings a sense of professional reliability to corporate interfaces and security-focused branding. Because it offers strong legibility against white text, it works well as a grounding base for UI backgrounds. Use it alongside warmer greys to soften its clinical edge and create a balanced, modern palette.
Questions about #476f95
What is #476f95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #476f95 is rgb(71, 111, 149), in HSL hsl(209, 35%, 43%) and in CMYK 52%, 26%, 0%, 42%.
Which color palettes complement #476f95?
#476f95 pairs beautifully with warm greys to soften its clinical edge or with creamy whites to maintain a modern, minimalist aesthetic. To create a stronger contrast, try adding subtle accents of burnt orange or deep mustard to balance the cool undertones.
Is #476f95 readable on white or black?
#476f95 has a 5.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.97:1 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.