#47867C Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated teal balances cool blue tones with muted green undertones. Because it feels restrained and steady, it serves as an excellent base for clinical or professional branding. The hex code for this color is #47867c. It maintains high legibility with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or large sections where you need clarity without high contrast.
Questions about #47867c
What is #47867c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47867c is rgb(71, 134, 124), in HSL hsl(170, 31%, 40%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 7%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #47867c for a professional interface?
#47867c works effectively when paired with charcoal for high-contrast text or a soft off-white for backgrounds. Using a crisp off-white helps emphasize the muted green undertones while maintaining a clean, modern, and clinical aesthetic for user interfaces.
Is #47867c suitable for text-heavy web layouts?
Yes, #47867c maintains excellent legibility when paired with dark text colors like black or dark gray. Its steady, unsaturated nature prevents visual fatigue, making it a reliable choice for large background sections or sidebar elements where clarity is required.
Is #47867c readable on white or black?
#47867c has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.