#472B9C

Color Details

HEX
#472B9C
RGB
rgb(71, 43, 156)
HSL
hsl(255, 57%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(54%, 72%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 10.03:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #472b9c
Contrast 2.09:1 Fail
White on #472b9c
Contrast 10.03:1 AAA
#472b9c on Black
Contrast 2.09:1 Fail
#472b9c on White
Contrast 10.03:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6c55b0
#9180c4
#b5aad7
#39227d
#2b1a5e
#1c113e

Complement & Analogous

#809c2b
#802b9c
#2b479c

Triadic

#9c472b
#2b9c47

Monochrome

#1c113e #2b1a5e #472b9c #9180c4 #b5aad7 #dad5eb

Analogous

#2b479c #6b7eba #472b9c #9955b0 #802b9c #66227d

Complementary Mix

#2b1a5e #472b9c #9180c4 #809c2b #acbf75 #53651c

Nearby Colors

#472b9b
#472b9d
#472b8c
#472bac

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About #472B9C

#472B9C converts to RGB(71, 43, 156) and HSL(255, 57%, 39%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#472B9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #472B9C?
RGB: 71, 43, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(71, 43, 156)
Is #472B9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #472B9C?
Complement: #809c2b.
Does #472B9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 10.03:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.09:1 (Fails AA).