Information about #472262 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #472262 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 34, 98) (27.8% red, 13.3% green, 38.4% blue), or CMYK 11 / 25 / 0 / 62 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#472262 is a pleasantly vivid blue-purple violet that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. In practice it works well for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Hallmark Purple (#452C63). Slightly further away sit Dark Mulberry (#4D2759) and Dancing Queen (#4A2D68).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(71, 34, 98)), which gives #472262 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:62) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #472262 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#472262 color variations

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#472262 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #472262

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#472262 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#472262
  • RGB71, 34, 98
  • CMYK11, 25, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(71, 34, 98)
  • HSL275°, 48%, 26%
  • HSL Precise274.688°, 48.485%, 25.882%
  • HSV275°, 65%, 38%
  • HSB275°, 65%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.384
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.133, 0.384)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.133, 0.384, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.133, 0.384)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID472262
  • DECIMAL ID4661858
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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