#47CCB9 Hex Color

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#47ccb9 is a cool, moderately bright teal with a clear green undertone and fresh, sparkling energy. Its medium-light value feels gentle without looking washed out, making it effective for wellness, healthcare, technology, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a supporting color or broad background; black text reaches about 10.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #47ccb9.

Questions about #47ccb9

What is #47ccb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47ccb9 is rgb(71, 204, 185), in HSL hsl(171, 57%, 54%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 9%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #47ccb9?
For balanced palettes, #47ccb9 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta because these shades ground its cool green cast while preserving its brightness; charcoal suits text, cream supports spacious layouts, and terracotta adds a warmer accent.
Is #47ccb9 readable on white or black?
#47ccb9 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.60:1 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.