#473C4D Hex Code
Color Name: Purple Taupe
What is hex #473C4D Color?
The color name of hex code #473C4D is Purple Taupe. The RGB values are (71, 60, 77) which means it is composed of
34% red, 29% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:22 Y:0 K:70. In the HSV/HSB scale, #473C4D has a hue of 279°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 30%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #473C4D Color Codes
| Color Name | Purple Taupe |
| RGB Values | (71, 60, 77) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 22%, 0%, 70%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (279°, 22%, 30%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333366 |
| Inverse Color | #B8C3B2 [Ash Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7448 C |
| Closest RAL | 7024 [Graphite grey] |
| Complementary Color | #424D3C [Rifle Green] |
| #473C4D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #454545 |
| Desaturated | #454545 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #414141 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #404040 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #848484 |
Hex #473C4D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #473C4D is #424D3C which is called Rifle Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #473C4D color is offered by #424D3C. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #473C4D are #4D3C4B and #3F3C4D, called Purple Taupe and Arsenic, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #473C4D with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #473C4D are #4B4D3C (Rifle Green) and #3C4D3F (Rifle Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#473C4D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #4D473C (Olive Drab Camouflage) and #3C4D47 (Outer Space) along with #473C4D, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #473C4D has #4D473C (Olive Drab Camouflage), #424D3C (Rifle Green) and #3C424D (Arsenic). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #473C4D contains #4D3F3C (Dark Puce), #424D3C (Rifle Green) and #3C4B4D (Outer Space). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #473C4D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #473C4D rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 473C4D Color
Tints
6C6371- 7E7782
- 918A94
- A39EA6
- B5B1B8
- C8C5CA
- DAD8DB
- EDECED
Tones
- 524A57
- 58505C
- 5E5761
- 645E67
- 69656C
- 6F6C71
- 757276
- 7A797B
Shades
- 39303E
- 322A36
- 2B242E
- 241E27
- 1C181F
- 151217
- 0E0C0F
- 070608
#473C4D Color Patterns
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#473C4D Gingham Checks
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#473C4D Honeycomb Pattern
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#473C4D Leaves Pattern
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#473C4D Houndstooth Pattern
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#473C4D Trellis Pattern
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#473C4D Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
