Information about #474B45 color

#474B45 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #474B45 belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 75, 69) (27.8% red, 29.4% green, 27.1% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 2 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#474B45 presents itself as a quiet, subdued grey — one 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 almost identical to Armadillo (#484A46). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Mangrove (#484E45) and Gravel (#4A4B46).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(71, 75, 69)), which gives #474B45 its character. If you plan to put text on a #474B45 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — 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.

#474B45 color variations

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#474B45 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 #474B45

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

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Gravel color link
Gravel

#4A4B46

Mangrove color link
Mangrove

#484E45

Cliffhanger color link
Cliffhanger

#4A4F46

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Canyon color link
Canyon

#434E46

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Middle Earth color link
Middle Earth

#434E43

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Tuatara color link
Tuatara

#454642

Cathedral color link
Cathedral

#4B4D4A

#474B45 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#474B45
  • RGB71, 75, 69
  • CMYK2, 0, 2, 71
  • HSL100°, 4%, 28%
  • HSL Precise100°, 4.167%, 28.235%
  • HSV100°, 8%, 29%
  • HSB100°, 8%, 29%
  • HEX ID474B45
  • DECIMAL ID4672325
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.1%
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