#47556B Color Information

Hex color code: #47556B

The hex color #47556B is a delicate blue with RGB values of (71, 85, 107) and HSL of (217°, 20%, 35%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#47556B

RGB

71, 85, 107

HSL

217°, 20%, 35%

CMYK

34%, 21%, 0%, 58%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #47556B;
background-color: #47556B;
border-color: #47556B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #47556B;
border: 2px solid #47556B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#47556B]
text-[#47556B]
border-[#47556B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_47556B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #47556B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #47556B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #47556B; 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 #47556B; background-color: #47556B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47556B20; border-left: 4px solid #47556B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #47556B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #47556B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 85, 107

Red: 71 / Green: 85 / Blue: 107

HSL

217°, 20%, 35%

Hue: 217° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

34%, 21%, 0%, 58%

Cyan: 34% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 58%

What color is #47556B?

#47556B is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6B5D47

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #47556B to RGB:

rgb(71, 85, 107)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #47556B to HSL:

hsl(217, 20%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #47556B to CMYK:

cmyk(34%, 21%, 0%, 58%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #47556B has RGB (71, 85, 107) and HSL (217°, 20%, 35%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #47556B is #6B5D47, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #47676B.

Use #47556B in CSS: color: #47556B or background-color: #47556B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #47556B

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.78:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #47556B?

#47556B is a delicate blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #47556B?

#47556B in RGB is (71, 85, 107) - 71 red, 85 green, and 107 blue.

How to use #47556B in CSS?

Use #47556B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #47556B?

#6B5D47 (complementary), #47676B (analogous), and #29313D (lighter shade) work well with #47556B.