#47B8D1 Hex Color
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This bright, airy cyan leans heavily into its cool undertones, creating a clean and refreshing atmosphere. As a hex code, #47b8d1 works best as a primary accent rather than a full background, where its high saturation can overwhelm the eye. It pairs beautifully with dark charcoal for a modern UI contrast. Designers interested in learning about mixing gray can use this shade to introduce clarity into muted palettes.
Questions about #47b8d1
What is #47b8d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47b8d1 is rgb(71, 184, 209), in HSL hsl(191, 60%, 55%) and in CMYK 66%, 12%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #47b8d1?
#47b8d1 works exceptionally well when balanced against deep neutral tones like charcoal or dark slate. Because it is a high-saturation blue-green, it also creates a striking, modern contrast when placed alongside soft, warm coral or light peach tones.
Is #47b8d1 readable on white or black?
#47b8d1 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.04:1 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.