#47988F Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #47988f is an unsaturated teal with soft green undertones and medium lightness. Its composed character suits healthcare, wellness, communication, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or deep navy. Black text has about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio here, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #47988f.
Questions about #47988f
What is #47988f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47988f is rgb(71, 152, 143), in HSL hsl(173, 36%, 44%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 6%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #47988f?
#47988f pairs well with warm white for a clean, gentle contrast, while deep navy or charcoal adds stronger definition; muted terracotta can introduce warmth without overwhelming its cool teal base.
Is #47988f warm or cool?
#47988f reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue influence tempers the soft green undertones, while its moderate saturation keeps the appearance composed rather than bright or tropical in use.
Does #47988f work with black text?
#47988f supports black text at about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text and providing a practical choice for readable labels, paragraphs, and interface content on this medium-light teal background. Confirm the final ratio in your chosen font and rendering environment.
Is #47988f readable on white or black?
#47988f has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.