#47B72D Hex Color
A Green That Refuses to Whisper
#47b72d is a loud, saturated green with a clear yellow undertone. It reads as energy and growth, which suits eco branding, finance, and calls to action. Best used as a small accent or on buttons, since it can overwhelm as a full background. It flatters charcoal and deep navy. Black text on this hex code passes body-text contrast at about 8.1:1.
Questions about #47b72d
What is #47b72d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47b72d is rgb(71, 183, 45), in HSL hsl(109, 61%, 45%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 75%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #47b72d?
Charcoal, deep navy, and cream all balance its intensity, letting the green carry the energy without taking over the whole design. Avoid pairing it with bright oranges or yellows, which push it toward visual overload.
Is #47b72d readable on white or black?
#47b72d has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.