#472b8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #472b8e is composed of 27.8% red, 16.9% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 50% cyan, 69.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 257 degrees, a saturation of 53.5% and a lightness of 36.3%. #472b8e color hex could be obtained by blending #8e56ff with #00001d. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 28
    • G 17
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 50
    • M 70
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#472b8e color description : Dark moderate violet.

#472b8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #472b8e has RGB values of R:71, G:43, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.5, M:0.7, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 4664206.

Hex triplet 472b8e #472b8e
RGB Decimal 71, 43, 142 rgb(71,43,142)
RGB Percent 27.8, 16.9, 55.7 rgb(27.8%,16.9%,55.7%)
CMYK 50, 70, 0, 44
HSL 257°, 53.5, 36.3 hsl(257,53.5%,36.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 257°, 69.7, 55.7
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 26.792, 37.77, -50.489
XYZ 8.344, 5.02, 26.119
xyY 0.211, 0.127, 5.02
CIE-LCH 26.792, 63.054, 306.8
CIE-LUV 26.792, 2.849, -65.983
Hunter-Lab 22.406, 27.264, -53.432
Binary 01000111, 00101011, 10001110

Color Schemes with #472b8e

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Alternatives to #472b8e

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#472b8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #472b8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#472b8e;}
.background {background-color:#472b8e;}
.border {border:1px solid #472b8e;}

Shades and Tints of #472b8e

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030206 is the darkest color, while #f8f6fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #472b8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5a5663 is the less saturated color, while #3400b9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #472b8e is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #3f3f3f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #413b4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #00478a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004a79 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #384c52 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #193c8b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #193f81 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3d4067 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population