Information about #474A57 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #474A57 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 74, 87) (27.8% red, 29% green, 34.1% blue), or CMYK 6 / 5 / 0 / 66 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#474A57 is a softly toned deep-sea blue 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 Mako (#444954). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Gun Powder (#484753) and HEX (#484558).

In RGB terms — rgb(71, 74, 87) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #474A57 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:66) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #474A57 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#474A57 color variations

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#474A57 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 #474A57

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

Mako color link
Mako

#444954

Gun Powder color link
Gun Powder

#484753

HEX color link
HEX

#484558

Abbey color link
Abbey

#4C4F56

Ox Gray color link
Ox Gray

#414E54

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Skywater color link
Skywater

#404653

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

#474A57 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#474A57
  • RGB71, 74, 87
  • CMYK6, 5, 0, 66
  • CSSrgb(71, 74, 87)
  • HSL229°, 10%, 31%
  • HSL Precise228.75°, 10.127%, 30.98%
  • HSV229°, 18%, 34%
  • HSB229°, 18%, 34%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.341
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.290, 0.341)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.290, 0.341, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.290, 0.341)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID474A57
  • DECIMAL ID4672087
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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