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#472BAB color code is #472BAB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #472bab.

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#472BAB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #472BAB is 0.0601. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.54:1 against white and 2.20:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#472BAB on white9.54:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#472BAB on black2.20:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #472BAB9.54:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #472BAB2.20:1Fail

#472BAB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #472BAB?+
The hex code for #472BAB is #472BAB. In RGB it's rgb(71, 43, 171), and in HSL it's hsl(253, 60%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #472BAB?+
#472BAB in RGB is (71, 43, 171). Written in CSS: rgb(71, 43, 171).
What is the CMYK value of #472BAB?+
#472BAB converts to CMYK(58%, 75%, 0%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #472BAB.
Is #472bab a warm or cool color?+
#472BAB (#472BAB) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 253° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #472bab belong to?+
#472BAB belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 253°, 60%, 42% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #472bab accessible for body text on a white background?+
#472BAB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.54:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #472bab?+
The nearest Pantone match for #472BAB (#472BAB) is 3361 C Deep Midnight, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #472BAB in design

Practical guidance for using #472bab (#472BAB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #472BAB (#472BAB) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #472bab text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #472BAB (#472BAB) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#472BAB flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#472BAB works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.