#47AABE Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a professional yet approachable tone. The hex code for this shade is #47aabe. Because it holds a high contrast ratio of 7.8:1 against black text, it serves as an excellent base for UI elements or data-heavy dashboards. Avoid pairing it with pale neutrals, as it tends to look washed out; instead, try it alongside deep charcoal or crisp white for a clean, modern aesthetic.
Questions about #47aabe
What is #47aabe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47aabe is rgb(71, 170, 190), in HSL hsl(190, 48%, 51%) and in CMYK 63%, 11%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #47aabe?
#47aabe looks best when grounded by high-contrast anchors rather than pale neutrals, which can make it appear washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal for a professional UI look or crisp white to maintain its vibrant, clean aesthetic.
Is #47aabe readable on white or black?
#47aabe has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.76:1 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.