#047874 Hex Color
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A cool, unsaturated teal, #047874 balances professional precision with a refreshing edge. It functions best as an accent color in tech-focused UI or branding, as it can feel heavy when used in large blocks. Pair it with soft cream or warm white to offset the cooler green undertones. Because white text hits a 5.3:1 contrast ratio against it, this hex code is safe for readable body copy.
Questions about #047874
What is #047874 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #047874 is rgb(4, 120, 116), in HSL hsl(178, 94%, 24%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 3%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #047874?
You should pair #047874 with soft cream or warm white to balance its cool, green-leaning undertones. For a more sophisticated palette, try introducing a muted terracotta or a neutral charcoal to anchor the intensity.
Is #047874 readable on white or black?
#047874 has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.