Information about #475E7B color

#475E7B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #475E7B is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 94, 123) (27.8% red, 36.9% green, 48.2% blue), or CMYK 20 / 11 / 0 / 52 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#475E7B is a softly balanced azure that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Chambray (#475877). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hendrix (#4C567C) and Rustic Blue (#525D80).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(71, 94, 123)), which gives #475E7B its character. If you plan to put text on a #475E7B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. #475E7B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#475E7B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#475E7B 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 #475E7B

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

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Blue Ashes color link
Blue Ashes

#3B5F78

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Bismark color link
Bismark

#486C7A

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Streetwise color link
Streetwise

#4F6971

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#475E7B
  • RGB71, 94, 123
  • CMYK20, 11, 0, 52
  • CSSrgb(71, 94, 123)
  • HSL213°, 27%, 38%
  • HSL Precise213.462°, 26.804%, 38.039%
  • HSV213°, 42%, 48%
  • HSB213°, 42%, 48%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.369, 0.482)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.369, 0.482, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.369, 0.482)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID475E7B
  • DECIMAL ID4677243
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01