#474558 Color Information

Hex color code: #474558

#474558 is a understated blue color. In RGB it is (71, 69, 88), and in HSL it is (246°, 12%, 31%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#474558
RGB
71, 69, 88
HSL
246°, 12%, 31%
CMYK
19%, 22%, 0%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #474558;
background-color: #474558;
border-color: #474558;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #474558;
border: 2px solid #474558;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#474558]
text-[#474558]
border-[#474558]
shadow-[0_0_10px_474558]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #474558, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #474558; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #474558; 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 #474558; background-color: #47455815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #47455820; border-left: 4px solid #474558; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #474558; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #474558 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 69, 88

Red: 71 / Green: 69 / Blue: 88

HSL

246°, 12%, 31%

Hue: 246° / Saturation: 12% / Lightness: 31%

CMYK

19%, 22%, 0%, 65%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 65%

What color is #474558?

#474558 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #474558 to RGB:

rgb(71, 69, 88)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #474558 to HSL:

hsl(246, 12%, 31%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #474558 to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 22%, 0%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #474558 has RGB (71, 69, 88) and HSL (246°, 12%, 31%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #474558 is #575946, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #464D59.

Use #474558 in CSS: color: #474558 or background-color: #474558. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #474558

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.26:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474558?

#474558 is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #474558?

#474558 in RGB is (71, 69, 88) - 71 red, 69 green, and 88 blue.

How to use #474558 in CSS?

Use #474558 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #474558?

#575946 (complementary), #464D59 (analogous), and #25242E (lighter shade) work well with #474558.