#47494D Color Information

Hex color code: #47494D

A subtle blue shade, #47494D appears as (71, 73, 77) in RGB and (220°, 4%, 29%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#47494D

RGB

71, 73, 77

HSL

220°, 4%, 29%

CMYK

8%, 5%, 0%, 70%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #47494D;
background-color: #47494D;
border-color: #47494D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #47494D;
border: 2px solid #47494D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#47494D]
text-[#47494D]
border-[#47494D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_47494D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #47494D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #47494D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #47494D; 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 #47494D; background-color: #47494D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47494D20; border-left: 4px solid #47494D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #47494D; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #47494D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 73, 77

Red: 71 / Green: 73 / Blue: 77

HSL

220°, 4%, 29%

Hue: 220° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

8%, 5%, 0%, 70%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 70%

What color is #47494D?

#47494D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4D4B47

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #47494D to RGB:

rgb(71, 73, 77)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #47494D to HSL:

hsl(220, 4%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #47494D to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 70%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#47494D is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 71, 73, 77 and HSL of 220°, 4%, 29%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #47494D is #4D4B47, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #474C4D.

Use #47494D in CSS: color: #47494D or background-color: #47494D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #47494D

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.33:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #47494D?

#47494D is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #47494D?

#47494D in RGB is (71, 73, 77) - 71 red, 73 green, and 77 blue.

How to use #47494D in CSS?

Use #47494D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #47494D?

#4D4B47 (complementary), #474C4D (analogous), and #222325 (lighter shade) work well with #47494D.