#472e8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #472e8b is composed of 27.8% red, 18% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.9% cyan, 66.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 256.1 degrees, a saturation of 50.3% and a lightness of 36.3%. #472e8b color hex could be obtained by blending #8e5cff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 28
    • G 18
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 67
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#472e8b color description : Dark moderate violet.

#472e8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #472e8b has RGB values of R:71, G:46, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.67, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 4664971.

Hex triplet 472e8b #472e8b
RGB Decimal 71, 46, 139 rgb(71,46,139)
RGB Percent 27.8, 18, 54.5 rgb(27.8%,18%,54.5%)
CMYK 49, 67, 0, 45
HSL 256.1°, 50.3, 36.3 hsl(256.1,50.3%,36.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 256.1°, 66.9, 54.5
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 27.179, 35.13, -47.999
XYZ 8.235, 5.158, 24.986
xyY 0.215, 0.134, 5.158
CIE-LCH 27.179, 59.482, 306.2
CIE-LUV 27.179, 2.586, -63.327
Hunter-Lab 22.71, 24.983, -49.335
Binary 01000111, 00101110, 10001011

Color Schemes with #472e8b

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Alternatives to #472e8b

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#472e8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #472e8b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#472e8b;}
.background {background-color:#472e8b;}
.border {border:1px solid #472e8b;}

Shades and Tints of #472e8b

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 #f8f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #472e8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5b5960 is the less saturated color, while #3303b6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #472e8b 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
  • #404040 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #413c4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #00478c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004b7b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3a4d52 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #193e8b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #194081 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3f4167 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population