#472C22 Color Information

Hex color code: #472C22

#472C22 is a dramatic orange color. In RGB it is (71, 44, 34), and in HSL it is (16°, 35%, 21%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#472C22

RGB

71, 44, 34

HSL

16°, 35%, 21%

CMYK

0%, 38%, 52%, 72%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #472C22;
background-color: #472C22;
border-color: #472C22;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #472C22;
border: 2px solid #472C22;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#472C22]
text-[#472C22]
border-[#472C22]
shadow-[0_0_10px_472C22]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #472C22, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #472C22; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #472C22; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #472C22; background-color: #472C2215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #472C2220; border-left: 4px solid #472C22; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #472C22; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #472C22 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 44, 34

Red: 71 / Green: 44 / Blue: 34

HSL

16°, 35%, 21%

Hue: 16° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 21%

CMYK

0%, 38%, 52%, 72%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 52% / Key: 72%

What color is #472C22?

#472C22 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

233E48

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #472C22 to RGB:

rgb(71, 44, 34)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #472C22 to HSL:

hsl(16, 35%, 21%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #472C22 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 38%, 52%, 72%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A rich orange tone, #472C22 has RGB (71, 44, 34) and HSL (16°, 35%, 21%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #472C22 is #233E48, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48232C.

Use #472C22 in CSS: color: #472C22 or background-color: #472C22. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #472C22

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.65:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #472C22?

#472C22 is a rich orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #472C22?

#472C22 in RGB is (71, 44, 34) - 71 red, 44 green, and 34 blue.

How to use #472C22 in CSS?

Use #472C22 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #472C22?

#233E48 (complementary), #48232C (analogous), and #150D0A (lighter shade) work well with #472C22.