Information about #472F4C color

#472F4C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #472F4C belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 47, 76) (27.8% red, 18.4% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 2 / 11 / 0 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#472F4C presents itself as a gently muted purple-pink magenta — one that carries a shadowy depth. 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 Jagger (#3F2E4C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Loulou (#4C3347) and Grapevine (#43254F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(71, 47, 76)), which gives #472F4C its character. If you plan to put text on a #472F4C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #472F4C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#472F4C color variations

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#472F4C 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 #472F4C

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

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Grape Royale color link
Grape Royale

#4F2D54

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Voodoo color link
Voodoo

#533455

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#472F4C
  • RGB71, 47, 76
  • CMYK2, 11, 0, 70
  • CSSrgb(71, 47, 76)
  • HSL290°, 24%, 24%
  • HSL Precise289.655°, 23.577%, 24.118%
  • HSV290°, 38%, 30%
  • HSB290°, 38%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.184, 0.298)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.184, 0.298, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.184, 0.298)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID472F4C
  • DECIMAL ID4665164
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01