Grayish Blue

The color #473C53 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 71, 60, 83 and HSL values of 269°, 16%, 28%.

Color Values for #473C53

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HEX:
#473C53
RGB:
rgb(71,60,83) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(269,16%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 28%, 0%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #473C53

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #473C53. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 27.8%
Green: 23.5%
Blue: 32.5%

Contrast Analysis for #473C53

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 #473C53

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #473C53

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

Complementary Colors for #473C53

The complementary color for #473C53 is #48533C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #473C53

The analogous colors for #473C53 are #3C3C53 and #523C53. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #473C53

The triadic colors for #473C53 are #53473C and #3C5347. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #473C53

These are the darker variations of #473C53. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #393042 and #2B2432. This progression shows how #473C53 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #473C53

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6C6375 and #918A98. This progression shows how #473C53. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #473C53

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #473C53. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #473C53

Companies and brands that incorporate #473C53 in their visual identity.

#473C53 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #473C53. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #473C53 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 71, 60, 83 and HSL values of 269°, 16%, 28%.

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