RAL 7031 Blue Grey

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #474B4E?

RGB(71, 75, 78), HSL(205.7, 4.7%, 29.2%), CMYK(9.0%, 3.8%, 0.0%, 69.4%).

Q: Does #474B4E meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.81:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

#474B4E

RAL color

RAL 7031 Blue Grey (#474B4E) is a dark, cool grey from the RAL Classic system — a medium-dark, distinctly blue-influenced grey that reads as sophisticated and slightly cool. This popular European architectural grey is used in window frames, exterior metal cladding, and industrial product design for its clean, professional, distinctly cool-grey character.

Color Values

HEX

#474B4E

RGB

71, 75, 78

HSL

205.7, 4.7%, 29.2%

HSV

205.7, 9.0%, 30.6%

CMYK

9.0%, 3.8%, 0.0%, 69.4%

OKLCH

0.4102 0.0073 240.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7031 Blue Grey

Color Psychology

Dark grays and charcoals project authority, formality, and sophisticated restraint. They are the color of graphite, storm clouds, and evening suits, carrying weight without the absolute finality of black. These tones suggest seriousness and expertise tempered by subtle warmth.

Design Usage

Dark gray is the preferred text color over pure black for reducing eye strain on light backgrounds. It serves as the standard dark-mode surface color in Material Design and other major design systems. Pair it with a single vivid accent color for a minimal, high-impact visual hierarchy.