Maximum Blue

#47ABCC

Crayola color

Maximum Blue (#47ABCC) is a vivid, medium sky blue from the Crayola collection, suggesting the maximum saturation of a clear summer sky blue at its most chromatic. It is bright and energetic without being neon, combining the clarity of sky blue with strong visual impact. It suits fresh tech branding, water-themed design, and bold blue accent applications.

Color Values

HEX

#47ABCC

RGB

71, 171, 204

HSL

194.9, 56.6%, 53.9%

HSV

194.9, 65.2%, 80.0%

CMYK

65.2%, 16.2%, 0.0%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6959 0.1035 223.2

Properties

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #47ABCC;
color: #47ABCC;
border-color: #47ABCC;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 500 #06B6D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.64:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.97:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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