Grayish Purple

The color #473740 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 71, 55, 64 and HSL values of 326°, 13%, 25%.

Color Values for #473740

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HEX:
#473740
RGB:
rgb(71,55,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(326,13%,25%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 23%, 10%, 72%) Copied!

Color Composition of #473740

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #473740. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 27.8%
Green: 21.6%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #473740

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #473740

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #473740

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #473740

The complementary color for #473740 is #37483F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #473740

The analogous colors for #473740 are #473748 and #483739. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #473740

The triadic colors for #473740 are #414837 and #374148. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #473740

These are the darker variations of #473740. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #392C33 and #2B2126. This progression shows how #473740 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #473740

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6C5F66 and #91878C. This progression shows how #473740. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #473740

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #473740. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #473740

Companies and brands that incorporate #473740 in their visual identity.

#473740 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #473740. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #473740 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 71, 55, 64 and HSL values of 326°, 13%, 25%.

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