#47F9C8 Hex Color
An intense, high-voltage electrified teal
This electrified teal is high-chroma and demands immediate attention. Due to its intense saturation, #47f9c8 works best as a 10% accent color for UI elements or buttons rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to create a sharp, modern contrast. Because black text remains legible on this shade, it functions well for clear, punchy call-to-action details in digital design.
Questions about #47f9c8
What is #47f9c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47f9c8 is rgb(71, 249, 200), in HSL hsl(163, 94%, 63%) and in CMYK 71%, 0%, 20%, 2%.
Where should I use the #47f9c8 shade in my UI designs?
Reserve #47f9c8 for small, high-impact UI elements like call-to-action buttons, notifications, or active states. Because it is highly saturated, using it sparingly prevents visual fatigue while ensuring these important interactive elements stand out against neutral interface backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #47f9c8 for a balanced design?
Balance the intensity of #47f9c8 by pairing it with deep charcoal or near-black tones. This provides the necessary contrast to make the text legible, while deep neutrals ground the electric energy of this specific teal, creating a professional, modern look.
Is #47f9c8 readable on white or black?
#47f9c8 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.65:1 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.