Information about #472C37 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #472C37 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 44, 55) (27.8% red, 17.3% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 11 / 6 / 72 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#472C37 presents itself as a calm, restrained rose — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Barossa (#452E39). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tempo (#462B31) and Cab Sav (#4A2E32).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(71, 44, 55)), which gives #472C37 its character. If you plan to put text on a #472C37 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#472C37 color variations

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#472C37 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 #472C37

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

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Night Owl color link
Night Owl

#483335

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Old Burgundy color link
Old Burgundy

#43302E

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

#472C37 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#472C37
  • RGB71, 44, 55
  • CMYK0, 11, 6, 72
  • HSL336°, 23%, 23%
  • HSL Precise335.556°, 23.478%, 22.549%
  • HSV336°, 38%, 28%
  • HSB336°, 38%, 28%
  • HEX ID472C37
  • DECIMAL ID4664375
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
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