#47C9BC Hex Color
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#47c9bc is a bright, softened teal with cool green undertones and a clean, lightly sparkling feel. It brings freshness and clarity to wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology layouts without feeling childish. As a supporting tone or broad UI background, it pairs well with navy and warm terracotta. The hex code #47c9bc also supports highly readable black body text, with about a 10.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #47c9bc
What is #47c9bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47c9bc is rgb(71, 201, 188), in HSL hsl(174, 55%, 53%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 6%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #47c9bc?
#47c9bc pairs well with navy for stronger contrast, warm terracotta for a lively counterpoint, and soft cream for a lighter seasonal palette. Use navy for text or structure, while terracotta works best as a small accent.
Is #47c9bc readable on white or black?
#47c9bc has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.