#047BAB Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated blue conveys steady reliability, making it a standard choice for finance and security interfaces. The color stands up well against white text, offering a 4.7:1 contrast ratio that meets WCAG AA standards for body copy. Because of its intense character, use #047bab as a dominant accent or primary call-to-action button rather than a full page background. The hex code is #047bab.
Questions about #047bab
What is #047bab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #047bab is rgb(4, 123, 171), in HSL hsl(197, 95%, 34%) and in CMYK 98%, 28%, 0%, 33%.
Where should I use #047bab in a UI design?
This color performs best as a functional accent, such as a primary button or call-to-action, rather than a background. Its steady, unsaturated character provides enough visual weight to draw attention without overwhelming the rest of the interface design.
Is #047bab readable on white or black?
#047bab has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.