#474D85 Color Information

Hex color code: #474D85

#474D85 is a subtle blue color. In RGB it is (71, 77, 133), and in HSL it is (234°, 30%, 40%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#474D85

RGB

71, 77, 133

HSL

234°, 30%, 40%

CMYK

47%, 42%, 0%, 48%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #474D85;
background-color: #474D85;
border-color: #474D85;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #474D85;
border: 2px solid #474D85;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#474D85]
text-[#474D85]
border-[#474D85]
shadow-[0_0_10px_474D85]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #474D85, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #474D85; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #474D85; 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 #474D85; background-color: #474D8515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #474D8520; border-left: 4px solid #474D85; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #474D85; }

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 #474D85 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 77, 133

Red: 71 / Green: 77 / Blue: 133

HSL

234°, 30%, 40%

Hue: 234° / Saturation: 30% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

47%, 42%, 0%, 48%

Cyan: 47% / Magenta: 42% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 48%

What color is #474D85?

#474D85 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

857E47

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #474D85 to RGB:

rgb(71, 77, 133)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #474D85 to HSL:

hsl(234, 30%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #474D85 to CMYK:

cmyk(47%, 42%, 0%, 48%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #474D85 has RGB (71, 77, 133) and HSL (234°, 30%, 40%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #474D85 is #857E47, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #476C85.

Use #474D85 in CSS: color: #474D85 or background-color: #474D85. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #474D85

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.67:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #474D85?

#474D85 is a pastel blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #474D85?

#474D85 in RGB is (71, 77, 133) - 71 red, 77 green, and 133 blue.

How to use #474D85 in CSS?

Use #474D85 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #474D85?

#857E47 (complementary), #476C85 (analogous), and #2D3053 (lighter shade) work well with #474D85.