Bossanova

Q: How do I use #473663 in CSS?

You can use #473663 in CSS with: background-color: #473663; or color: #473663; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 54, 99). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 45%, 0%, 61%.

#473663

Bossanova is a cool dark color with the hex code #473663. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 71, 54, 99 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 45%, 0%, 61% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bossanova color values

HEX: #473663
RGB: 71, 54, 99
HSL: 263°, 29%, 30%
CMYK: 28, 45, 0, 61

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Bossanova sits at 263° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Bossanova is rendered as rgb(71, 54, 99), where the blue channel is highest at 99, anchoring the color in the cool register. Low saturation at this depth produces the kind of sophisticated, near-neutral dark that works for application shells, sidebars, and dark-mode base layers.

For print, Bossanova translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 45M 0Y 61K. A substantial black component (61%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Bossanova

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #473663;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 71, 54, 99;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#473663',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 61%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(71, 54, 99)
rgba(71, 54, 99, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

12 brand s with colors near 263° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #473663?

#473663 is Bossanova, a cool dark color with RGB values of 71, 54, 99. It has a hue of 263°, 29% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #473663?

The RGB color code for #473663 is rgb(71, 54, 99). This means it contains 71 red, 54 green, and 99 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Bossanova a warm or cool color?

Bossanova (#473663) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #473663 in CSS?

You can use #473663 in CSS with: background-color: #473663; or color: #473663; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 54, 99). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 45%, 0%, 61%.