Maximum Blue

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

RGB(71, 171, 204), HSL(194.9, 56.6%, 53.9%), CMYK(65.2%, 16.2%, 0.0%, 20.0%).

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

2.64:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#47ABCC

Crayola color

Overview

#47ABCC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 71, 171, 204, in HSL 194.9°, 56.6%, 53.9%, and in CMYK 65.2%, 16.2%, 0.0%, 20.0%. The nearest named color is Maximum Blue.

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.

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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

Cool Light Nearest: Maximum Blue

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.