#47A1A6 Hex Color
Cool clarity with muted cyan
With its muted cyan tone and subtle green-gray undertones, #47a1a6 feels cool, refreshing, and clear without looking bright. It supports trust and thoughtful communication, making it useful for technology, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI background; black text achieves about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #47a1a6.
Questions about #47a1a6
What is #47a1a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47a1a6 is rgb(71, 161, 166), in HSL hsl(183, 40%, 46%) and in CMYK 57%, 3%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #47a1a6?
The hex color #47a1a6 pairs well with white, black, warm neutrals, and terracotta; this mix balances its cool muted cyan character, while warmer accents add contrast without overpowering it in branding. Use black for readable text and warmer hues for small accents.
Is #47a1a6 a warm or cool color?
The hex color #47a1a6 reads as cool because its cyan base leans toward blue, while subtle green-gray undertones soften the brightness and keep it from feeling icy or overly vivid. This balance makes it suitable for calm, clear interfaces and communication-focused designs.
Where does #47a1a6 work well in design?
#47a1a6 works well as a supporting brand color, UI background, or accent in technology, aerospace, and children’s products because its muted cyan tone feels clear and approachable without looking overly bright. Pair it with black text when readability is important.
Is #47a1a6 readable on white or black?
#47a1a6 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.91:1 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.