#47D3A0 Hex Color
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This electric teal leans heavily into bright green, offering high luminosity and a neon edge. Use it sparingly as an accent to grab attention, as it often overwhelms when used as a full-screen background. It pairs best with deep charcoal grays for modern clarity. The hex code for this punchy color is #47d3a0, which supports high-contrast black text for excellent readability in UI designs.
Questions about #47d3a0
What is #47d3a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47d3a0 is rgb(71, 211, 160), in HSL hsl(158, 61%, 55%) and in CMYK 66%, 0%, 24%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #47d3a0?
#47d3a0 pairs effectively with deep charcoal or near-black grays to ground its neon intensity. Using high-contrast dark text ensures the color maintains readability in digital interfaces, preventing the visual strain often associated with overly saturated, bright green hues.
Where should I avoid using #47d3a0 in my designs?
Avoid using #47d3a0 as a large-scale background, as its high luminosity and neon undertones can quickly overwhelm viewers and cause eye fatigue. Instead, reserve this punchy color for call-to-action buttons, notification badges, or small design elements requiring high visibility.
Is #47d3a0 readable on white or black?
#47d3a0 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.09:1 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.