#474248 Color Information

Hex color code: #474248

The hex color #474248 is a muted magenta with RGB values of (71, 66, 72) and HSL of (290°, 4%, 27%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#474248

RGB

71, 66, 72

HSL

290°, 4%, 27%

CMYK

1%, 8%, 0%, 72%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #474248;
background-color: #474248;
border-color: #474248;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #474248;
border: 2px solid #474248;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#474248]
text-[#474248]
border-[#474248]
shadow-[0_0_10px_474248]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #474248, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #474248; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #474248; 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 #474248; background-color: #47424815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47424820; border-left: 4px solid #474248; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #474248; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #474248 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 66, 72

Red: 71 / Green: 66 / Blue: 72

HSL

290°, 4%, 27%

Hue: 290° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

1%, 8%, 0%, 72%

Cyan: 1% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 72%

What color is #474248?

#474248 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

434842

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #474248 to RGB:

rgb(71, 66, 72)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #474248 to HSL:

hsl(290, 4%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #474248 to CMYK:

cmyk(1%, 8%, 0%, 72%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#474248 is a balanced magenta color with RGB values of 71, 66, 72 and HSL of 290°, 4%, 27%. 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 #474248 is #434842, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #444248.

Use #474248 in CSS: color: #474248 or background-color: #474248. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #474248

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.14:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474248?

#474248 is a balanced magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #474248?

#474248 in RGB is (71, 66, 72) - 71 red, 66 green, and 72 blue.

How to use #474248 in CSS?

Use #474248 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #474248?

#434842 (complementary), #444248 (analogous), and #1F1D20 (lighter shade) work well with #474248.