Close to French Blue
#477DCA
#477DCA is a mid-tone, rich blue, close to the color French Blue. In RGB it’s made of 27.8% red, 49% green, and 79.2% blue. Its hue is 215°, with 55% saturation and 54% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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Color harmonies
Combinations from the color wheel, built around #477DCA.
Split complementary
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#477DCA in use
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Body text stays dark for reading; the color carries buttons, links, and accents.
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Questions about #477DCA
What color is #477DCA?
#477DCA is a mid-tone, rich blue, close to the color French Blue. In RGB it’s made of 27.8% red, 49% green, and 79.2% blue. Its hue is 215°, with 55% saturation and 54% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #477DCA in RGB?
#477DCA is rgb(71, 125, 202): 71 red, 125 green, and 202 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #477DCA in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(65, 38, 0, 21). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #477DCA?
PANTONE 3005 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #477DCA?
Its complement #A2732E gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.