#474657 Color Information

Hex color code: #474657

The hex color #474657 is a balanced blue with RGB values of (71, 70, 87) and HSL of (244°, 11%, 31%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#474657

RGB

71, 70, 87

HSL

244°, 11%, 31%

CMYK

18%, 20%, 0%, 66%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #474657;
background-color: #474657;
border-color: #474657;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #474657;
border: 2px solid #474657;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#474657]
text-[#474657]
border-[#474657]
shadow-[0_0_10px_474657]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #474657, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #474657; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #474657; 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 #474657; background-color: #47465715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47465720; border-left: 4px solid #474657; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #474657; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #474657 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 70, 87

Red: 71 / Green: 70 / Blue: 87

HSL

244°, 11%, 31%

Hue: 244° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 31%

CMYK

18%, 20%, 0%, 66%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 66%

What color is #474657?

#474657 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

575846

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #474657 to RGB:

rgb(71, 70, 87)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #474657 to HSL:

hsl(244, 11%, 31%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #474657 to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 20%, 0%, 66%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #474657 has RGB (71, 70, 87) and HSL (244°, 11%, 31%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #474657 is #575846, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #464E58.

Use #474657 in CSS: color: #474657 or background-color: #474657. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #474657

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.28:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474657?

#474657 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #474657?

#474657 in RGB is (71, 70, 87) - 71 red, 70 green, and 87 blue.

How to use #474657 in CSS?

Use #474657 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #474657?

#575846 (complementary), #464E58 (analogous), and #25242D (lighter shade) work well with #474657.