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#473CB5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #473CB5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#473CB5 Color Information

#473CB5 RGB value is (71, 60, 181). The hex color red value is 71, green is 60, and blue is 181. Its HSL format shows a hue of 245°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 61 percent, 67 percent, 0 percent, 29percent.

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#473CB5 Color Meaning

#473CB5 (#473CB5 / #354D73) represents intellectual depth, calm authority, and focused energy. #473CB5 medium-dark blue-violet hue balances cool stability with subtle creativity. Psychologically, color #473CB5 enhances concentration, analytical thinking, and emotional stability. Culturally, #473CB5 (#354D73) conveys professionalism, sophistication, and serenity in Western design. Eastern perspectives link #473CB5 with introspection, wisdom, and meditative energy. Fengshui considers #473CB5 shade supportive for study, work, and meditation areas, encouraging focused yet creative energy flow. Spiritually, color #473CB5 aligns with the Third Eye chakra, promoting insight, clarity, and calm perception. Its medium-dark blue-violet character makes #473CB5 effective in artistic works, branding, and interior design that seek sophistication, balance, and calm energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #473CB5 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
#473CB5
RGB
rgb(71, 60, 181)
HSL
hsl(245°, 50%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(61%, 67%, 0%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(245°, 67%, 71%)
XYZ
12.5549 7.9075 44.5806
Yxy
7.9075 0.1930 0.1216
Hunter Lab
28.1203 1.3174 -2.9815
CIE-Lab
33.7895 40.0309 -62.6671

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red71 / 255 (28%)
28%
Green60 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue181 / 255 (71%)
71%

CMYK Values

Cyan61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Magenta67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#473CB5 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

#473CB5 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 #473CB5 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+)

8.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #473CB5 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

#473CB5

protanopia

#424298

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #473CB5;

Text Color

color: #473CB5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #473CB5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #473CB540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #473CB5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #473CB5 0%, #2a246b 100%);

#473CB5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #473CB5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.