#47D488 Hex Color
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Neither pastel nor neon, #47d488 is a bright, mid-light green with a fresh, minty edge. It reads clean and lively on screen, which makes it a solid pick for eco, garden, and wellness brands that want a sparkling accent without glare. Black text on #47d488 hits about 11:1 contrast, so it stays legible at small sizes and passes WCAG AA for body copy. It pairs best with soft cream or muted navy, which tone down its sparkle; next to stark white it can look washed out, so give it a warm neighbor. Best role: a dominant base for short, punchy copy in sustainability, pharmacy, and finance layouts.
Questions about #47d488
What is #47d488 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47d488 is rgb(71, 212, 136), in HSL hsl(148, 62%, 55%) and in CMYK 67%, 0%, 36%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #47d488?
Soft cream, muted navy, and terracotta tone down its sparkle. Next to stark white it can look washed out, so give it a warm neighbor.
Is #47d488 warm or cool?
Green is context-dependent. #47d488 leans cool on its own but warms up next to terracotta, cream, or muted navy.
Does #47d488 pass WCAG AA for body text?
Yes. Black text on #47d488 hits about 11:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 AA threshold, so it stays legible at small sizes.
Is #47d488 readable on white or black?
#47d488 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.04:1 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.