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#47314E — Graphite

#47314E is a dark desaturated purple sitting at 286° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.

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Tints and shades of #47314E

Color schemes using #47314E

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

complementary

Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.

split complementary

A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.

triadic

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.

tetradic

Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.

monochromatic

A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.

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#47314E FAQ

What color is #47314E?

#47314E is a shade of graphite in the purple family. It has a hue of 286 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #47314E?

#47314E is rgb(71, 49, 78) in RGB, hsl(286, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 37%, 0%, 69%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #47314E?

White text on this background reaches 11.56:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.82:1.

What colors go well with #47314E?

Its direct complement is #384E31. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #474E31 and #314E39 gives you contrast without the vibration.