#47828C Hex Color
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#47828c is a muted, dusty cyan with cool gray undertones and a steady, grounded presence. Its low saturation supports trust, clear communication, and focused interfaces without feeling sterile. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity branding, pairing it with warm ivory or dark navy. The hex code is #47828c, and black text provides about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #47828c
What is #47828c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47828c is rgb(71, 130, 140), in HSL hsl(189, 33%, 41%) and in CMYK 49%, 7%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #47828c?
Is #47828c a warm or cool color?
#47828c reads as a cool color because its cyan base is softened by gray undertones; its muted saturation keeps it calm and grounded rather than feeling bright or icy in most layouts.
Is #47828c readable on white or black?
#47828c has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.