Information about #474C66 color

#474C66 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#474C66 falls into the Blue Color Family — Low Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(71, 76, 102) — 27.8% red, 29.8% green, 40% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 12 / 10 / 0 / 60. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#474C66 presents itself as a softly toned classic blue — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Frances Navy (#42485F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Independence (#4C516D) and East Bay (#47526E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(71, 76, 102)), which gives #474C66 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #474C66: 8.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:60), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #474C66 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#474C66 color variations

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#474C66 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 #474C66

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

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

Quayside color link
Quayside

#424F71

San Juan color link
San Juan

#445761

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

Night Moves color link
Night Moves

#454C73

Adventure color link
Adventure

#414062

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#474C66
  • RGB71, 76, 102
  • CMYK12, 10, 0, 60
  • CSSrgb(71, 76, 102)
  • HSL230°, 18%, 34%
  • HSL Precise230.323°, 17.919%, 33.922%
  • HSV230°, 30%, 40%
  • HSB230°, 30%, 40%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.298, 0.400)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.298, 0.400, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.298, 0.400)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID474C66
  • DECIMAL ID4672614
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01