#474452 Color Information

Hex color code: #474452

The hex color #474452 is a understated blue with RGB values of (71, 68, 82) and HSL of (253°, 9%, 29%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#474452

RGB

71, 68, 82

HSL

253°, 9%, 29%

CMYK

13%, 17%, 0%, 68%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #474452;
background-color: #474452;
border-color: #474452;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #474452;
border: 2px solid #474452;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#474452]
text-[#474452]
border-[#474452]
shadow-[0_0_10px_474452]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #474452, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #474452; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #474452; 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 #474452; background-color: #47445215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47445220; border-left: 4px solid #474452; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #474452; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #474452 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 68, 82

Red: 71 / Green: 68 / Blue: 82

HSL

253°, 9%, 29%

Hue: 253° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

13%, 17%, 0%, 68%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 68%

What color is #474452?

#474452 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4E5143

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #474452 to RGB:

rgb(71, 68, 82)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #474452 to HSL:

hsl(253, 9%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #474452 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 17%, 0%, 68%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #474452 has RGB (71, 68, 82) and HSL (253°, 9%, 29%). 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 #474452 is #4E5143, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #434751.

Use #474452 in CSS: color: #474452 or background-color: #474452. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #474452

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.22:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474452?

#474452 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #474452?

#474452 in RGB is (71, 68, 82) - 71 red, 68 green, and 82 blue.

How to use #474452 in CSS?

Use #474452 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #474452?

#4E5143 (complementary), #434751 (analogous), and #222027 (lighter shade) work well with #474452.