#047F8C Hex Color
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Muted and mid-dark, this teal-leaning cyan sits at the deeper end of the sky blue family. The hex code #047f8c works best as a dominant base for tech branding, dashboards, and children’s products. White text passes AA against it at roughly 4.8:1 contrast. For softer backgrounds, try mixing gray with a touch of this teal.
Questions about #047f8c
What is #047f8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #047f8c is rgb(4, 127, 140), in HSL hsl(186, 94%, 28%) and in CMYK 97%, 9%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #047f8c?
Warm corals and sandy beige give #047f8c the most life, since the heat balances its cool green undertone. Soft off-whites and muted grays also work when you want a calmer, more neutral palette.
Is #047f8c readable on white or black?
#047f8c has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.