#473938 Color Information

Hex color code: #473938

#473938 is a neutral red color. In RGB it is (71, 57, 56), and in HSL it is (4°, 12%, 25%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#473938

RGB

71, 57, 56

HSL

4°, 12%, 25%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 21%, 72%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #473938;
background-color: #473938;
border-color: #473938;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #473938;
border: 2px solid #473938;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#473938]
text-[#473938]
border-[#473938]
shadow-[0_0_10px_473938]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #473938, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #473938; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #473938; 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 #473938; background-color: #47393815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47393820; border-left: 4px solid #473938; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #473938; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #473938 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 57, 56

Red: 71 / Green: 57 / Blue: 56

HSL

4°, 12%, 25%

Hue: 4° / Saturation: 12% / Lightness: 25%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 21%, 72%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 21% / Key: 72%

What color is #473938?

#473938 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

384647

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #473938 to RGB:

rgb(71, 57, 56)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #473938 to HSL:

hsl(4, 12%, 25%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #473938 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 20%, 21%, 72%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle red tone, #473938 has RGB (71, 57, 56) and HSL (4°, 12%, 25%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #473938 is #384647, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #47383F.

Use #473938 in CSS: color: #473938 or background-color: #473938. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #473938

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.91:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #473938?

#473938 is a subtle red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #473938?

#473938 in RGB is (71, 57, 56) - 71 red, 57 green, and 56 blue.

How to use #473938 in CSS?

Use #473938 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #473938?

#384647 (complementary), #47383F (analogous), and #1D1716 (lighter shade) work well with #473938.