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#47AE56 color code is #47AE56. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #47ae56.

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#47AE56 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #47AE56 is 0.3228. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.82:1 against white and 7.46:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#47AE56 on white2.82:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#47AE56 on black7.46:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #47AE562.82:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #47AE567.46:1AAA

#47AE56 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #47AE56?+
The hex code for #47AE56 is #47AE56. In RGB it's rgb(71, 174, 86), and in HSL it's hsl(129, 42%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #47AE56?+
#47AE56 in RGB is (71, 174, 86). Written in CSS: rgb(71, 174, 86).
What is the CMYK value of #47AE56?+
#47AE56 converts to CMYK(59%, 0%, 51%, 32%) for print. Hex equivalent is #47AE56.
Is #47ae56 a warm or cool color?+
#47AE56 (#47AE56) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 129° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #47ae56 belong to?+
#47AE56 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 129°, 42%, 48% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #47ae56 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#47AE56 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.82:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #47ae56?+
The nearest Pantone match for #47AE56 (#47AE56) is 7723 C Brilliant Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #47AE56 in design

Practical guidance for using #47ae56 (#47AE56) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#47AE56 (#47AE56) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #47AE56 (#47AE56) 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

#47AE56 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

#47AE56 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.

Brands that use #47AE56

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #47ae56 (#47AE56). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Google#34A853 · Google GreenGitHub#2DA44E · GitHub Green