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#47ACD7 color code is #47ACD7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #47acd7.

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#47ACD7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #47ACD7 is 0.3575. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.58:1 against white and 8.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#47ACD7 on white2.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#47ACD7 on black8.15:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #47ACD72.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #47ACD78.15:1AAA

#47ACD7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #47ACD7?+
The hex code for #47ACD7 is #47ACD7. In RGB it's rgb(71, 172, 215), and in HSL it's hsl(198, 64%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #47ACD7?+
#47ACD7 in RGB is (71, 172, 215). Written in CSS: rgb(71, 172, 215).
What is the CMYK value of #47ACD7?+
#47ACD7 converts to CMYK(67%, 20%, 0%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #47ACD7.
Is #47acd7 a warm or cool color?+
#47ACD7 (#47ACD7) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 198° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #47acd7 belong to?+
#47ACD7 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 198°, 64%, 56% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #47acd7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#47ACD7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.58:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #47acd7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #47ACD7 (#47ACD7) is 3276 C Ocean, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #47ACD7 in design

Practical guidance for using #47acd7 (#47ACD7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#47ACD7 (#47ACD7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #47ACD7 (#47ACD7) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#47ACD7 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#47ACD7 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.