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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#47A7A9 — Verdigris
#47A7A9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 181° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #47A7A9
- f4fafa
- d3eced
- b2dedf
- 91d0d1
- 70c2c3
- 4fb4b5
- 3f9596
- 317475
- 235354
- 153333
- 081212
Color schemes using #47A7A9
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#47A7A9 FAQ
What color is #47A7A9?
#47A7A9 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 181 degrees, 41% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #47A7A9?
#47A7A9 is rgb(71, 167, 169) in RGB, hsl(181, 41%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 1%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #47A7A9?
White text on this background reaches 2.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.37:1.
What colors go well with #47A7A9?
Its direct complement is #A94847. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A94776 and #A97947 gives you contrast without the vibration.