#474236 Color Information

Hex color code: #474236

A subtle orange shade, #474236 appears as (71, 66, 54) in RGB and (42°, 14%, 25%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#474236

RGB

71, 66, 54

HSL

42°, 14%, 25%

CMYK

0%, 7%, 24%, 72%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #474236;
background-color: #474236;
border-color: #474236;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #474236;
border: 2px solid #474236;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#474236]
text-[#474236]
border-[#474236]
shadow-[0_0_10px_474236]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #474236, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #474236; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #474236; 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 #474236; background-color: #47423615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47423620; border-left: 4px solid #474236; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #474236; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #474236 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 66, 54

Red: 71 / Green: 66 / Blue: 54

HSL

42°, 14%, 25%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 25%

CMYK

0%, 7%, 24%, 72%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 24% / Key: 72%

What color is #474236?

#474236 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

373C49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #474236 to RGB:

rgb(71, 66, 54)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #474236 to HSL:

hsl(42, 14%, 25%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #474236 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 7%, 24%, 72%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#474236 is a muted orange color with RGB values of 71, 66, 54 and HSL of 42°, 14%, 25%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #474236 is #373C49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #493A37.

Use #474236 in CSS: color: #474236 or background-color: #474236. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #474236

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.10:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474236?

#474236 is a muted orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #474236?

#474236 in RGB is (71, 66, 54) - 71 red, 66 green, and 54 blue.

How to use #474236 in CSS?

Use #474236 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #474236?

#373C49 (complementary), #493A37 (analogous), and #1D1B16 (lighter shade) work well with #474236.