#47474D Color Information

Hex color code: #47474D

#47474D is a understated blue color. In RGB it is (71, 71, 77), and in HSL it is (240°, 4%, 29%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#47474D

RGB

71, 71, 77

HSL

240°, 4%, 29%

CMYK

8%, 8%, 0%, 70%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #47474D;
background-color: #47474D;
border-color: #47474D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #47474D;
border: 2px solid #47474D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#47474D]
text-[#47474D]
border-[#47474D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_47474D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #47474D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #47474D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #47474D; 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 #47474D; background-color: #47474D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47474D20; border-left: 4px solid #47474D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #47474D; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #47474D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 71, 77

Red: 71 / Green: 71 / Blue: 77

HSL

240°, 4%, 29%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

8%, 8%, 0%, 70%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 70%

What color is #47474D?

#47474D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4D4D47

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #47474D to RGB:

rgb(71, 71, 77)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #47474D to HSL:

hsl(240, 4%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #47474D to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 8%, 0%, 70%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#47474D is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 71, 71, 77 and HSL of 240°, 4%, 29%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #47474D is #4D4D47, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #474A4D.

Use #47474D in CSS: color: #47474D or background-color: #47474D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #47474D

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 #47474D?

#47474D is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #47474D?

#47474D in RGB is (71, 71, 77) - 71 red, 71 green, and 77 blue.

How to use #47474D in CSS?

Use #47474D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #47474D?

#4D4D47 (complementary), #474A4D (analogous), and #222225 (lighter shade) work well with #47474D.