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#473E74 color code is #473E74. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #473e74.

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#473E74 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #473E74 is 0.0605. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.51:1 against white and 2.21:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#473E74 on white9.51:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#473E74 on black2.21:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #473E749.51:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #473E742.21:1Fail

#473E74 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #473E74?+
The hex code for #473E74 is #473E74. In RGB it's rgb(71, 62, 116), and in HSL it's hsl(250, 30%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #473E74?+
#473E74 in RGB is (71, 62, 116). Written in CSS: rgb(71, 62, 116).
What is the CMYK value of #473E74?+
#473E74 converts to CMYK(39%, 47%, 0%, 55%) for print. Hex equivalent is #473E74.
Is #473e74 a warm or cool color?+
#473E74 (#473E74) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 250° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #473e74 belong to?+
#473E74 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 250°, 30%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #473e74 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#473E74 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.51:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #473e74?+
The nearest Pantone match for #473E74 (#473E74) is 7663 C Deep Amethyst Dark, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #473E74 in design

Practical guidance for using #473e74 (#473E74) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #473E74 (#473E74) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #473e74 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #473E74 (#473E74) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#473E74 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

#473E74 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.