#477F9E Hex Color
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Dusty, ashy blue made for work that needs to look dependable. The hex code #477f9e sits at a muted, mid-weight saturation, so it feels steady without fading into flat gray. It earns its keep as a UI background or supporting tone in finance, healthcare, and government branding, and black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.8:1. Next to crisp white it can wash out, so keep its neighbors soft.
Questions about #477f9e
What is #477f9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #477f9e is rgb(71, 127, 158), in HSL hsl(201, 38%, 45%) and in CMYK 55%, 20%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #477f9e?
Is black or white text better on #477f9e?
Black text. At roughly 4.8:1 contrast, #477f9e meets WCAG AA for body text with black, while white text lands around 4.3:1 and falls just short. Reserve white for large, bold type only.
Is #477f9e readable on white or black?
#477f9e has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.