#008B0E Hex Color
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#008b0e is an intense, saturated green with a high chroma that demands attention. Because it is so dominant, this hue works best as an accent color for calls to action rather than a background. It maintains strong contrast against black text, making it legible for UI elements. Designers often pair this hex code with warm, earthy tones to ground its electric energy.
Questions about #008b0e
What is #008b0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008b0e is rgb(0, 139, 14), in HSL hsl(126, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 90%, 45%.
What makes #008b0e effective for web design?
The high-chroma intensity of #008b0e provides excellent visual weight, making it a reliable choice for primary call-to-action buttons or alert status indicators. Its brightness ensures it remains highly legible against dark backgrounds, though it should be used sparingly to avoid visual fatigue.
Which colors balance the intensity of #008b0e?
Because #008b0e carries such high energy, pairing it with terracotta or warm grays helps ground the hue without losing its impact. Avoid competing with other saturated primary colors, as this creates visual clutter that distracts from your primary interface goals.
Is #008b0e readable on white or black?
#008b0e has a 4.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.