#47697A Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy blue sits firmly in neutral territory. Because #47697a is heavily desaturated, it functions best as a stabilizing background rather than a focal point. Use it to build professional, low-contrast interfaces where white feels too stark. Pair this shade with soft terracotta or warm greys to cut its inherent coolness. It offers solid legibility for body text at a 5.9:1 contrast ratio against white.
Questions about #47697a
What is #47697a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47697a is rgb(71, 105, 122), in HSL hsl(200, 26%, 38%) and in CMYK 42%, 14%, 0%, 52%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #47697a?
This dusty blue works effectively when grounded by warm neutrals. Try pairing #47697a with terracotta or soft warm greys, which help balance its inherent coolness and prevent the design from feeling overly sterile or distant on the screen.
Is #47697a readable on white or black?
#47697a has a 5.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.