#477B96 Hex Color
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#477b96 is a muted, ashy blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its medium-dark value feels steady and controlled, supporting ideas of trust, reliability, and security. The hex code #477b96 suits finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant UI color with white text, which reaches about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #477b96
What is #477b96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #477b96 is rgb(71, 123, 150), in HSL hsl(201, 36%, 43%) and in CMYK 53%, 18%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #477b96?
For a restrained interface, pair #477b96 with warm cream backgrounds and dark charcoal text; add muted brass as a small accent to keep the cool base from feeling flat and overly industrial.
Is #477b96 readable on white or black?
#477b96 has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.