#008D05 Hex Color
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#008d05 is a high-chroma green with intense saturation that commands attention. Because this shade is so bold, it functions best as a functional accent for buttons or calls to action rather than a background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to create a modern, high-contrast UI. Black text remains legible against this hex code, ensuring your designs stay accessible.
Questions about #008d05
What is #008d05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #008d05 is rgb(0, 141, 5), in HSL hsl(122, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 96%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #008d05 in a design layout?
#008d05 is quite saturated, so it balances best when paired with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate. These dark grays provide the necessary weight to ground the brightness of the green while maintaining high readability.
Where should I use #008d05 in a user interface?
Use #008d05 strictly for functional UI elements like buttons, toggle states, or success indicators where you need to draw the eye immediately. Because of its intensity, it can feel overwhelming if used across large backgrounds or sections.
Is #008d05 readable on white or black?
#008d05 has a 4.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.81:1 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.