#47C7CC Hex Color
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Sparkling cyan with a pastel edge. The hex code #47c7cc is light yet saturated, giving a fresh, youthful glow that fits tech branding, spring themes, and children’s products. Black text reads clearly on it at about 10.3:1 contrast, so it works behind small body copy. Tint it down and it drifts gray, so knowing what colors make gray helps you control the muted versions.
Questions about #47c7cc
What is #47c7cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47c7cc is rgb(71, 199, 204), in HSL hsl(182, 57%, 54%) and in CMYK 65%, 2%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #47c7cc?
Coral brings out its playful side, while deep navy makes it look crisper and cooler. For quieter layouts, warm neutrals like charcoal or sand keep the cyan from feeling too electric.
Is #47c7cc readable on white or black?
#47c7cc has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.30:1 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.