#474256 Color Information

Hex color code: #474256

The hex color #474256 is a subtle purple with RGB values of (71, 66, 86) and HSL of (255°, 13%, 30%). It is popular in mobile app design.

Try:

Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#474256

RGB

71, 66, 86

HSL

255°, 13%, 30%

CMYK

17%, 23%, 0%, 66%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #474256;
background-color: #474256;
border-color: #474256;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #474256;
border: 2px solid #474256;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#474256]
text-[#474256]
border-[#474256]
shadow-[0_0_10px_474256]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #474256, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #474256; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #474256; 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 #474256; background-color: #47425615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47425620; border-left: 4px solid #474256; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #474256; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #474256 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 66, 86

Red: 71 / Green: 66 / Blue: 86

HSL

255°, 13%, 30%

Hue: 255° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

17%, 23%, 0%, 66%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 66%

What color is #474256?

#474256 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

515643

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #474256 to RGB:

rgb(71, 66, 86)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #474256 to HSL:

hsl(255, 13%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #474256 to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 23%, 0%, 66%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted purple tone, #474256 has RGB (71, 66, 86) and HSL (255°, 13%, 30%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #474256 is #515643, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #434856.

Use #474256 in CSS: color: #474256 or background-color: #474256. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #474256

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.18:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474256?

#474256 is a muted purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #474256?

#474256 in RGB is (71, 66, 86) - 71 red, 66 green, and 86 blue.

How to use #474256 in CSS?

Use #474256 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #474256?

#515643 (complementary), #434856 (analogous), and #24212B (lighter shade) work well with #474256.