Faded Jade

Q: How do I use #47857B in CSS?

You can use #47857B in CSS with: background-color: #47857B; or color: #47857B; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 133, 123). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 0%, 8%, 48%.

#47857B

Faded Jade is a cool medium color with the hex code #47857B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 71, 133, 123 in digital design or CMYK 47%, 0%, 8%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Faded Jade color values

HEX: #47857B
RGB: 71, 133, 123
HSL: 170°, 30%, 40%
CMYK: 47, 0, 8, 48

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Faded Jade sits at 170° on the color wheel with 30% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 30% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Faded Jade is rendered as rgb(71, 133, 123), where the green channel leads at 133, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Faded Jade translates to a CMYK breakdown of 47C 0M 8Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Faded Jade

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #47857B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 71, 133, 123;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#47857B',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 47%
M: 0%
Y: 8%
K: 48%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(71, 133, 123)
rgba(71, 133, 123, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 170° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #47857B?

#47857B is Faded Jade, a cool medium color with RGB values of 71, 133, 123. It has a hue of 170°, 30% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #47857B?

The RGB color code for #47857B is rgb(71, 133, 123). This means it contains 71 red, 133 green, and 123 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Faded Jade a warm or cool color?

Faded Jade (#47857B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #47857B in CSS?

You can use #47857B in CSS with: background-color: #47857B; or color: #47857B; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 133, 123). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 0%, 8%, 48%.