#47D794 Hex Color
Bold synthetic mint for modern interfaces
A high-voltage mint, #47d794 commands attention with its intense, neon glow. This shade feels hyper-fresh and synthetic rather than earthy, making it a powerful choice for modern UI accents and alert buttons. It demands black text for readability, providing a sharp, high-contrast look. Because it is so vivid, save it for 10% accent work rather than large background areas, unless you are mixing gray to temper its brightness.
Questions about #47d794
What is #47d794 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47d794 is rgb(71, 215, 148), in HSL hsl(152, 64%, 56%) and in CMYK 67%, 0%, 31%, 16%.
What text color works best over #47d794?
Pure black text provides the necessary contrast to maintain readability against this vibrant neon green. Avoid white or light-colored text, as it will likely fail accessibility standards and vanish into the brightness of #47d794.
How can I use #47d794 without overwhelming a design?
Use #47d794 sparingly as a 10% accent color, such as for call-to-action buttons or status indicators, rather than for large backgrounds. Pairing it with a neutral charcoal background helps ground the intensity while keeping the interface modern.
Is #47d794 readable on white or black?
#47d794 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.41:1 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.