#47AAA9 Hex Color
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Reach for #47aaa9 when a UI needs a cool cyan that stays relaxed instead of electric. This muted sky blue carries a green undertone and medium lightness, so it works best as a supporting tone under navy headers or beside warm coral accents. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.6:1 contrast, and its hex code shows up often in tech and children’s products.
Questions about #47aaa9
What is #47aaa9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47aaa9 is rgb(71, 170, 169), in HSL hsl(179, 41%, 47%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 1%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #47aaa9?
Warm coral and navy both sharpen #47aaa9, giving the muted cyan energy without clashing. For a quieter palette, pair it with sand or warm gray neutrals.
Is #47aaa9 readable on white or black?
#47aaa9 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.