#47424D Color Information

Hex color code: #47424D

The hex color #47424D is a balanced purple with RGB values of (71, 66, 77) and HSL of (267°, 8%, 28%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#47424D

RGB

71, 66, 77

HSL

267°, 8%, 28%

CMYK

8%, 14%, 0%, 70%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #47424D;
background-color: #47424D;
border-color: #47424D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #47424D;
border: 2px solid #47424D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#47424D]
text-[#47424D]
border-[#47424D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_47424D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #47424D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #47424D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #47424D; 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 #47424D; background-color: #47424D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47424D20; border-left: 4px solid #47424D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #47424D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #47424D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 66, 77

Red: 71 / Green: 66 / Blue: 77

HSL

267°, 8%, 28%

Hue: 267° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 28%

CMYK

8%, 14%, 0%, 70%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 70%

What color is #47424D?

#47424D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

484D42

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #47424D to RGB:

rgb(71, 66, 77)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #47424D to HSL:

hsl(267, 8%, 28%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #47424D to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 14%, 0%, 70%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted purple tone, #47424D has RGB (71, 66, 77) and HSL (267°, 8%, 28%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #47424D is #484D42, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #42424D.

Use #47424D in CSS: color: #47424D or background-color: #47424D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #47424D

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.15:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #47424D?

#47424D is a muted purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #47424D?

#47424D in RGB is (71, 66, 77) - 71 red, 66 green, and 77 blue.

How to use #47424D in CSS?

Use #47424D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #47424D?

#484D42 (complementary), #42424D (analogous), and #211E24 (lighter shade) work well with #47424D.