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#475569 HEX Color

#475569rgb(71, 85, 105)
#475569 color swatch

About #475569

#475569 (#475569) is a cool, mid, muted blue tone with a hue of 215°, saturation of 19% and lightness of 35%. It works well for corporate and professional UI and conveys a calm feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 7.58:1, while on black it reaches 2.77:1 — so prefer white text when using #475569 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#475569
RGBrgb(71, 85, 105)
HSLhsl(215°, 19%, 35%)
CMYKcmyk(32%, 19%, 0%, 59%)
CIELABLab(35.7, -0.2, -13.3)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white
7.58:1
AA Normalpasses
AA Largepasses
AAA Normalpasses
AAA Largepasses
On black
2.77:1
AA Normalfails
AA Largefails
AAA Normalfails
AAA Largefails

Recommendation: when using #475569 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #475569;
color: #475569;
border: 2px solid #475569;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #475569, #695b47);

Code Export

css
:root {
  --color-primary: #475569;
  --color-primary-rgb: 71, 85, 105;
  --color-primary-hsl: 215, 19%, 35%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #475569?

Color #475569 does not have an official CSS name. It is a cool, mid, muted blue tone (HSL 215°, 19%, 35%).

Is #475569 a warm or cool color?

#475569 (#475569) is a cool color. With a hue of 215°, it falls in the blue family.

What colors go well with #475569?

Colors that pair well with #475569 (#475569) include its complementary color (#695B47), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous blue tones for harmonious palettes.