#47A5FC Hex Color
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#47a5fc is a bright, saturated blue that commands immediate attention. Its intensity makes it a strong choice for call-to-action buttons or UI accents where you need high visibility. Because it is so vivid, it can be overwhelming as a background color, but it shines when paired with charcoal grays. If you need to tone down its brightness, mixing gray can help create more muted, usable variations.
Questions about #47a5fc
What is #47a5fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47a5fc is rgb(71, 165, 252), in HSL hsl(209, 97%, 63%) and in CMYK 72%, 35%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair best with #47a5fc?
This vibrant blue works effectively when grounded by neutral tones like charcoal or slate gray, which balance its high intensity. For a punchier contrast, consider pairing it with a soft tangerine to create a lively and modern complementary scheme.
Is #47a5fc suitable for text on a white background?
Using #47a5fc as text on a standard white background often fails accessibility guidelines for readability. It is much better suited for interface elements like buttons, icons, or decorative accents where high contrast against the background is easier to maintain.
Is #47a5fc readable on white or black?
#47a5fc has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.