#474491 Color Information

Hex color code: #474491

The hex color #474491 is a delicate blue with RGB values of (71, 68, 145) and HSL of (242°, 36%, 42%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#474491

RGB

71, 68, 145

HSL

242°, 36%, 42%

CMYK

51%, 53%, 0%, 43%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #474491;
background-color: #474491;
border-color: #474491;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #474491;
border: 2px solid #474491;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#474491]
text-[#474491]
border-[#474491]
shadow-[0_0_10px_474491]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #474491, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #474491; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #474491; 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 #474491; background-color: #47449115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47449120; border-left: 4px solid #474491; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #474491; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #474491 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 68, 145

Red: 71 / Green: 68 / Blue: 145

HSL

242°, 36%, 42%

Hue: 242° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

51%, 53%, 0%, 43%

Cyan: 51% / Magenta: 53% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 43%

What color is #474491?

#474491 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8F9245

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #474491 to RGB:

rgb(71, 68, 145)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #474491 to HSL:

hsl(242, 36%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #474491 to CMYK:

cmyk(51%, 53%, 0%, 43%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #474491 has RGB (71, 68, 145) and HSL (242°, 36%, 42%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #474491 is #8F9245, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #456992.

Use #474491 in CSS: color: #474491 or background-color: #474491. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #474491

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.50:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474491?

#474491 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #474491?

#474491 in RGB is (71, 68, 145) - 71 red, 68 green, and 145 blue.

How to use #474491 in CSS?

Use #474491 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #474491?

#8F9245 (complementary), #456992 (analogous), and #2E2C5E (lighter shade) work well with #474491.