Cyan

The color #479E9D is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 71, 158, 157 and HSL values of 179°, 38%, 45%.

Color Values for #479E9D

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HEX:
#479E9D
RGB:
rgb(71,158,157) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(179,38%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(55%, 0%, 1%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #479E9D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #479E9D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 27.8%
Green: 62%
Blue: 61.6%

Contrast Analysis for #479E9D

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #479E9D

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #479E9D

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #479E9D

The complementary color for #479E9D is #9E4749. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #479E9D

The analogous colors for #479E9D are #479E71 and #47749E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #479E9D

The triadic colors for #479E9D are #9D479E and #9E9D47. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #479E9D

These are the darker variations of #479E9D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #397E7E and #2B5F5E. This progression shows how #479E9D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #479E9D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6CB1B1 and #91C5C4. This progression shows how #479E9D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #479E9D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #479E9D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #479E9D

Companies and brands that incorporate #479E9D in their visual identity.

#479E9D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #479E9D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #479E9D is a cyan with RGB values of 71, 158, 157 and HSL values of 179°, 38%, 45%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #479E9D including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.