Information about #47404C color

#47404C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #47404C is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 64, 76) (27.8% red, 25.1% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 2 / 5 / 0 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#47404C is a softly muted neutral grey that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Warlord (#45404F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bossanova (#4C3D4E) and Mollusc (#43464B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(71, 64, 76)), which gives #47404C its character. If you plan to put text on a #47404C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #47404C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#47404C color variations

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#47404C 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 #47404C

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

Warlord color link
Warlord

#45404F

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Mollusc color link
Mollusc

#43464B

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#47404C
  • RGB71, 64, 76
  • CMYK2, 5, 0, 70
  • CSSrgb(71, 64, 76)
  • HSL275°, 9%, 27%
  • HSL Precise275°, 8.571%, 27.451%
  • HSV275°, 16%, 30%
  • HSB275°, 16%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.251, 0.298)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.251, 0.298, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.251, 0.298)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID47404C
  • DECIMAL ID4669516
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01