#474B4F Color Meaning and Information

#474B4F Color Information

#474B4F RGB value is (71, 75, 79). The hex color red value is 71, green is 75, and blue is 79. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 5 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 5 percent, 0 percent, 69 percent.

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#474B4F Color Meaning

Color #474B4F signifies composed neutrality, reflective clarity, and mental steadiness. In color psychology, #474B4F supports careful observation, emotional moderation, and balanced thought. In cultures and history, color #474B4F appears in interior design, art, and textiles, symbolizing stability, subtlety, and enduring presence. From a spiritual perspective, color #474B4F embodies grounded awareness, patient reflection, and disciplined engagement. #474B4F encourages deliberate thinking and mindful observation.

Color Conversion

Convert #474B4F 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

#474B4F

RGB

rgb(71, 75, 79)

HSL

hsl(210°, 5%, 29%)

CMYK

cmyk(10%, 5%, 0%, 69%)

HSV

hsv(210°, 10%, 31%)

XYZ

6.5259 6.9363 8.3920

Yxy

6.9363 0.2986 0.3174

Hunter Lab

26.3369 -0.0164 -0.0652

CIE-Lab

31.6614 -0.6964 -2.9388

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red71 / 255 (28%)

28%

Green75 / 255 (29%)

29%

Blue79 / 255 (31%)

31%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)

Magenta5 / 100 (5%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)69 / 100 (69%)

69%

Color Variations

#474B4F 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

#474B4F 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 #474B4F 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:#474B4F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.80:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.80:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.80:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #474B4F 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

#474B4F

protanopia

#49494e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #474B4F;

Text Color

color: #474B4F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #474B4F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #474B4F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #474B4F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #474B4F 0%, #2c2e30 100%);

Related Colors

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