Blue

The color #473B8D is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 71, 59, 141 and HSL values of 249°, 41%, 39%.

Color Values for #473B8D

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HEX:
#473B8D
RGB:
rgb(71,59,141) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(249,41%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(50%, 58%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #473B8D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #473B8D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 27.8%
Green: 23.1%
Blue: 55.3%

Contrast Analysis for #473B8D

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 #473B8D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #473B8D

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

Complementary Colors for #473B8D

The complementary color for #473B8D is #808C3B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #473B8D

The analogous colors for #473B8D are #3B578C and #703B8C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #473B8D

The triadic colors for #473B8D are #8C473B and #3B8C47. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #473B8D

These are the darker variations of #473B8D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #392F71 and #2B2355. This progression shows how #473B8D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #473B8D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6C62A4 and #9189BB. This progression shows how #473B8D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #473B8D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #473B8D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #473B8D

Companies and brands that incorporate #473B8D in their visual identity.

#473B8D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #473B8D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #473B8D is a blue with RGB values of 71, 59, 141 and HSL values of 249°, 41%, 39%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #473B8D including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.