#473139 color
The hex color #473139 is a dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.8% red, 19.2% green and 22.4% blue (71, 49, 57).
Its hue angle is 338°, with 18% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 31% magenta, 20% yellow and 72% black.
The closest named color is Vibrant Vine (#4B373A), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.89:1).
#473139 color codes
| HEX | #473139 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(71, 49, 57) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.8%, 19.2%, 22.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(338, 18%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(338, 31%, 28%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 31%, 20%, 72%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.11, 11.44, -1.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.11, 11.5, 354.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.435, 3.832, 4.376) | |
| Decimal | 4665657 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #473139, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #473139 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #473139 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #473139 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#333539Protanopia
no red cones#393938Deuteranopia
no green cones#4b3034Tritanopia
no blue cones#373737Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #473139; }
.text { color: #473139; }
.border { border: 2px solid #473139; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(71 49 57 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #473139, #473431); }
Similar colors
#4b373aVibrant Vine#443240Voodoo#492a34Wine Tasting#4a2d2fDark Roast#3b2b2cHavana#372528Aubergine#44232fCastro#483c41Pitch Black
Closest common color name: Espresso.
Questions
- What color is #473139?
- #473139 is a dark, grayish rose, closest to the named color Vibrant Vine. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #473139?
- The RGB value is 71, 49, 57: 71 red, 49 green and 57 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #473139?
- The complementary color is #31473F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #473139?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 and white text 11.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.