#47B1B5 Hex Color
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#47b1b5 is a mid-tone cyan with a cool, muted character. It offers refreshing clarity without becoming overwhelming or overly bright. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio against this shade, it works effectively for UI buttons and small-scale typography. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate grays to provide necessary visual weight. The hex code for this cyan is #47b1b5.
Questions about #47b1b5
What is #47b1b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47b1b5 is rgb(71, 177, 181), in HSL hsl(182, 44%, 49%) and in CMYK 61%, 2%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #47b1b5 for a balanced palette?
Is #47b1b5 a suitable choice for text on a white background?
While #47b1b5 offers a distinct visual presence, it may struggle with contrast requirements against a pure white background for smaller font sizes. Always test #47b1b5 against specific accessibility guidelines if you intend to use it for body copy or critical information.
Is #47b1b5 readable on white or black?
#47b1b5 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.