#473C6D Color Meaning and Information

#473C6D Color Information

#473C6D RGB value is (71, 60, 109). The hex color red value is 71, green is 60, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 253°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of33 percent. The CMYK process values are 35 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent, 57percent.

#473C6D

rgb(71, 60, 109)

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#473C6D Color Meaning

color #473C6D reflects autonomy, quiet confidence, and emotional self control. #473C6D muted blue grey feels thoughtful and mature. Psychologically, Color #473C6D supports regulation and personal boundaries. Culturally, #473C6D aligns with modern professionalism. Symbolically, Color #473C6D represents inner freedom, accountability, and self trust.

Color Conversion

Convert #473C6D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#473C6D

RGB

rgb(71, 60, 109)

HSL

hsl(253°, 29%, 33%)

CMYK

cmyk(35%, 45%, 0%, 57%)

HSV

hsv(253°, 45%, 43%)

XYZ

6.9747 5.6754 15.1959

Yxy

5.6754 0.2505 0.2038

Hunter Lab

23.8231 0.3500 -0.6331

CIE-Lab

28.5784 17.1823 -26.8820

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red71 / 255 (28%)

28%

Green60 / 255 (24%)

24%

Blue109 / 255 (43%)

43%

CMYK Values

Cyan35 / 100 (35%)

35%

Magenta45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)57 / 100 (57%)

57%

Color Variations

#473C6D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#473C6D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #473C6D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#473C6D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.84:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.84:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.84:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #473C6D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#473C6D

protanopia

#424261

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #473C6D;

Text Color

color: #473C6D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #473C6D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #473C6D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #473C6D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #473C6D 0%, #2b2543 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #473C6D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.