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#473CA4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #473CA4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#473CA4 Color Information

#473CA4 RGB value is (71, 60, 164). The hex color red value is 71, green is 60, and blue is 164. Its HSL format shows a hue of 246°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 57 percent, 63 percent, 0 percent, 36percent.

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#473CA4 Color Meaning

Color #473CA4 conveys imaginative depth, introspective calm, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #473CA4 encourages creativity, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #473CA4 is present in artistic expression, ceremonial design, and textiles, symbolizing sophistication, inspiration, and subtle authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #473CA4 embodies mindful creativity, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #473CA4 supports thoughtful observation and measured insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #473CA4 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
#473CA4
RGB
rgb(71, 60, 164)
HSL
hsl(246°, 46%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(57%, 63%, 0%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(246°, 63%, 64%)
XYZ
10.9152 7.2516 35.9464
Yxy
7.2516 0.2017 0.1340
Hunter Lab
26.9288 1.0071 -2.2265
CIE-Lab
32.3731 34.5301 -54.8258

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red71 / 255 (28%)
28%
Green60 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue164 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)
36%

Color Variations

#473CA4 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

#473CA4 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 #473CA4 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.

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#473CA4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #473CA4 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

#473CA4

protanopia

#42428b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #473CA4;

Text Color

color: #473CA4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #473CA4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #473CA440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #473CA4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #473CA4 0%, #2a2462 100%);

#473CA4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #473CA4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.