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#473CB0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #473CB0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#473CB0 Color Information

#473CB0 RGB value is (71, 60, 176). The hex color red value is 71, green is 60, and blue is 176. Its HSL format shows a hue of 246°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 60 percent, 66 percent, 0 percent, 31percent.

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#473CB0 Color Meaning

#473CB0 (#473CB0 / #354D73) represents intellectual depth, calm authority, and focused energy. #473CB0 medium-dark blue-violet hue balances cool stability with subtle creativity. Psychologically, color #473CB0 enhances concentration, analytical thinking, and emotional stability. Culturally, #473CB0 (#354D73) conveys professionalism, sophistication, and serenity in Western design. Eastern perspectives link #473CB0 with introspection, wisdom, and meditative energy. Fengshui considers #473CB0 shade supportive for study, work, and meditation areas, encouraging focused yet creative energy flow. Spiritually, color #473CB0 aligns with the Third Eye chakra, promoting insight, clarity, and calm perception. Its medium-dark blue-violet character makes #473CB0 effective in artistic works, branding, and interior design that seek sophistication, balance, and calm energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #473CB0 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
#473CB0
RGB
rgb(71, 60, 176)
HSL
hsl(246°, 49%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(60%, 66%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(246°, 66%, 69%)
XYZ
12.0509 7.7059 41.9265
Yxy
7.7059 0.1954 0.1249
Hunter Lab
27.7595 1.2199 -2.7440
CIE-Lab
33.3627 38.4163 -60.3952

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red71 / 255 (28%)
28%
Green60 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue176 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Magenta66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#473CB0 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

#473CB0 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 #473CB0 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #473CB0 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

#473CB0

protanopia

#424294

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #473CB0;

Text Color

color: #473CB0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #473CB0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #473CB040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #473CB0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #473CB0 0%, #2a2468 100%);

#473CB0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #473CB0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.