#474D57 Color Information

Hex color code: #474D57

The hex color #474D57 is a balanced blue with RGB values of (71, 77, 87) and HSL of (218°, 10%, 31%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#474D57

RGB

71, 77, 87

HSL

218°, 10%, 31%

CMYK

18%, 11%, 0%, 66%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #474D57;
background-color: #474D57;
border-color: #474D57;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #474D57;
border: 2px solid #474D57;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#474D57]
text-[#474D57]
border-[#474D57]
shadow-[0_0_10px_474D57]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #474D57, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #474D57; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #474D57; 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 #474D57; background-color: #474D5715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #474D5720; border-left: 4px solid #474D57; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #474D57; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #474D57 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 77, 87

Red: 71 / Green: 77 / Blue: 87

HSL

218°, 10%, 31%

Hue: 218° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 31%

CMYK

18%, 11%, 0%, 66%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 66%

What color is #474D57?

#474D57 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

575147

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #474D57 to RGB:

rgb(71, 77, 87)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #474D57 to HSL:

hsl(218, 10%, 31%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #474D57 to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 11%, 0%, 66%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #474D57 has RGB (71, 77, 87) and HSL (218°, 10%, 31%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #474D57 is #575147, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #475557.

Use #474D57 in CSS: color: #474D57 or background-color: #474D57. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #474D57

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.47:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474D57?

#474D57 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #474D57?

#474D57 in RGB is (71, 77, 87) - 71 red, 77 green, and 87 blue.

How to use #474D57 in CSS?

Use #474D57 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #474D57?

#575147 (complementary), #475557 (analogous), and #25282D (lighter shade) work well with #474D57.