#47FAE2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #47FAE2?

RGB(71, 250, 226), HSL(172.0, 94.7%, 62.9%), CMYK(71.6%, 0.0%, 9.6%, 2.0%).

Q: Does #47FAE2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.31:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#47FAE2 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 71, 250, 226, in HSL 172.0°, 94.7%, 62.9%, and in CMYK 71.6%, 0.0%, 9.6%, 2.0%. The nearest named color is turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#47FAE2

RGB

71, 250, 226

HSL

172.0, 94.7%, 62.9%

HSV

172.0, 71.6%, 98.0%

CMYK

71.6%, 0.0%, 9.6%, 2.0%

OKLCH

0.8913 0.1448 181.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: turquoise

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.