#47B5AB Hex Color
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#47b5ab is a soft, muted teal with a green undertone and a pastel feel. Its low saturation keeps layouts calm, which suits wellness brands, healthcare interfaces, and spring campaigns. It holds up best as a background or supporting tone; as a small accent next to white it can wash out. Black text on top reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for depth.
Questions about #47b5ab
What is #47b5ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47b5ab is rgb(71, 181, 171), in HSL hsl(175, 44%, 49%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 6%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #47b5ab?
Deep navy and charcoal make this muted teal feel richer, while a warm coral or soft peach accent adds energy without clashing. Skip pale grays, which tend to wash it out.
Is #47b5ab readable on white or black?
#47b5ab has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.