#474DB8 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(71, 77, 184)

HSL:hsl(237, 44%, 50%)

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HEX

#474DB8

RGB

71, 77, 184

HSL

237°, 44%, 50%

HSV

237°, 61%, 72%

CMYK

61%, 58%, 0%, 28%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#474DB8

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #474DB8 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#474DB8

10%#4045A5

20%#393E93

30%#323681

40%#2B2E6E

50%#24275C

60%#1D1F49

70%#151737

80%#0E0F25

90%#070812

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#474DB8

10%#5A5FBF

20%#6C71C6

30%#7E82CD

40%#9194D4

50%#A3A6DB

60%#B6B8E2

70%#C8CAEA

80%#DADBF1

90%#EDEDF8

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #474DB8.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #474DB8 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#474DB8

Contrast ratio3.02:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#474DB8

Contrast ratio6.95:1

WCAG levelAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#474DB8

Contrast ratio6.95:1

WCAG levelAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #474DB8 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #474DB8 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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