#478070 color code is #478070. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #478070.
Relative luminance of #478070 is 0.1795. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.58:1 against white and 4.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.
Practical guidance for using #478070 (#478070) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.
#478070 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.
As a brand color, #478070 (#478070) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. 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.
#478070 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.
#478070 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.