Color #047786 Color / Colour Code #047786
This page shows the hex color code for color #047786 (#047786). The colour is a cyan tone with 94% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #047786 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#047786 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 157, 187, and 217 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 187, 307, and 67 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #047786
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 187 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 187 to 232 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 187 with its complement at 7 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #047786
Lightness variations at hue 187 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #047786
Design Use Cases for #047786
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #047786 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#047786 at 27% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#047786 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 187). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #047786 (hue 187) to its complement at hue 7. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 217. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047786, #861304);
CSS Code for #047786
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About Color #047786 (#047786)
#047786 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 4 red, 119 green, and 134 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 33.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 187 degrees with 94% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #047786 is 86/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 97% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow, and 47% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #047786 against white is 5.27:1 and against black is 3.99:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #861304 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #047786. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #048654 and #043686, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #047786?
- #047786 is Color #047786, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(4, 119, 134), HSL(187, 94%, 27%), and CMYK(97%, 11%, 0%, 47%). Its perceived brightness is 86/255.
- Is #047786 accessible for text?
- Against white, #047786 has a contrast ratio of 5.27:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.99:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #047786?
- The complementary colour is #861304 (hue 7). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #048654 and #043686. The triadic palette adds #860476 and #768604 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #047786 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #047786; or rgb(4, 119, 134); or hsl(187, 94%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 187 94% 27%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.