Information about #473C61 color

#473C61 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #473C61 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 60, 97) (27.8% red, 23.5% green, 38% blue), or CMYK 10 / 15 / 0 / 62 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#473C61 presents itself as a gently muted blue-purple violet — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Adventure (#414062). Slightly further away sit Zodiac (#413A5D) and Dotcom (#41415D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(71, 60, 97)), which gives #473C61 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #473C61: 10.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.1:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:62) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #473C61 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#473C61 color variations

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#473C61 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 #473C61

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

Adventure color link
Adventure

#414062

Zodiac color link
Zodiac

#413A5D

Dotcom color link
Dotcom

#41415D

Meteorite color link
Meteorite

#4A3B6A

Digital Blue color link
Digital Blue

#3E4163

HEX color link
HEX

#484558

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Wave Rider color link
Wave Rider

#413F6E

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

#473C61 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#473C61
  • RGB71, 60, 97
  • CMYK10, 15, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(71, 60, 97)
  • HSL258°, 24%, 31%
  • HSL Precise257.838°, 23.567%, 30.784%
  • HSV258°, 38%, 38%
  • HSB258°, 38%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.235, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.235, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.235, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID473C61
  • DECIMAL ID4668513
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01