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#47A72F color code is #47A72F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #47a72f.

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#47A72F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #47A72F is 0.2918. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.07:1 against white and 6.84:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#47A72F on white3.07:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#47A72F on black6.84:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #47A72F3.07:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #47A72F6.84:1AA

#47A72F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #47A72F?+
The hex code for #47A72F is #47A72F. In RGB it's rgb(71, 167, 47), and in HSL it's hsl(108, 56%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #47A72F?+
#47A72F in RGB is (71, 167, 47). Written in CSS: rgb(71, 167, 47).
What is the CMYK value of #47A72F?+
#47A72F converts to CMYK(57%, 0%, 72%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #47A72F.
Is #47a72f a warm or cool color?+
#47A72F (#47A72F) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 108° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #47a72f belong to?+
#47A72F belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 108°, 56%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #47a72f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#47A72F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.07:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #47a72f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #47A72F (#47A72F) is 7737 C Apple Green Bright, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #47A72F in design

Practical guidance for using #47a72f (#47A72F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#47A72F (#47A72F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #47A72F (#47A72F) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#47A72F flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#47A72F works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.