#47C9C8 Hex Color
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This bright, refreshing cyan sits between a true blue and mint green. Because it carries high saturation, #47c9c8 works best as an accent color for UI elements or branding rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with warm, dark grays to create a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this tone is #47c9c8, which offers strong readability against black text.
Questions about #47c9c8
What is #47c9c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47c9c8 is rgb(71, 201, 200), in HSL hsl(180, 55%, 53%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 0%, 21%.
What design elements work best with #47c9c8?
This bright cyan serves as an ideal accent for call-to-action buttons or navigation highlights in clean, modern web layouts. To maintain visual balance, pair #47c9c8 against dark charcoal or deep navy backgrounds rather than using it as a large-scale primary color.
Is #47c9c8 readable on white or black?
#47c9c8 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.45:1 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.