Information about #47464D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #47464D belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(71, 70, 77) — 27.8% red, 27.5% green, 30.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 2 / 3 / 0 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#47464D is a softly muted neutral grey 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 a hair away from Tuna (#46494E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Thriller (#4B464B) and Mollusc (#43464B).

The recipe behind #47464D is rgb(71, 70, 77), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #47464D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #47464D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#47464D color variations

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#47464D 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 #47464D

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

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Mollusc color link
Mollusc

#43464B

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Gun Powder color link
Gun Powder

#484753

Warlord color link
Warlord

#45404F

Outer Space color link
Outer Space

#414A4C

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

#47464D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#47464D
  • RGB71, 70, 77
  • CMYK2, 3, 0, 70
  • HSL249°, 5%, 29%
  • HSL Precise248.571°, 4.762%, 28.824%
  • HSV249°, 9%, 30%
  • HSB249°, 9%, 30%
  • HEX ID47464D
  • DECIMAL ID4671053
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
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