#47B8B2 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(71, 184, 178)

HSL:hsl(177, 44%, 50%)

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HEX

#47B8B2

RGB

71, 184, 178

HSL

177°, 44%, 50%

HSV

177°, 61%, 72%

CMYK

61%, 0%, 3%, 28%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#47B8B2

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #47B8B2 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#47B8B2

10%#40A5A0

20%#39938E

30%#32817D

40%#2B6E6B

50%#245C59

60%#1D4947

70%#153735

80%#0E2524

90%#071212

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#47B8B2

10%#5ABFBA

20%#6CC6C1

30%#7ECDC9

40%#91D4D1

50%#A3DBD8

60%#B6E2E0

70%#C8EAE8

80%#DAF1F0

90%#EDF8F7

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #47B8B2.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #47B8B2 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#47B8B2

Contrast ratio8.77:1

WCAG levelAAA

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#47B8B2

Contrast ratio2.40:1

WCAG levelFail

Recommended text preview

Text color#000000

Background#47B8B2

Contrast ratio8.77:1

WCAG levelAAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #47B8B2 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #47B8B2 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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