#009245 Hex Color
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#009245 is a saturated, medium-dark green with a slightly cool cast and strong visual energy. Its bold intensity brings attention to calls to action, sustainability branding, finance interfaces, and organic product accents. Use it as a focused accent instead of a dominant background. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #009245.
Questions about #009245
What is #009245 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #009245 is rgb(0, 146, 69), in HSL hsl(148, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 53%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #009245?
#009245 pairs well with white for a crisp palette, charcoal for softer text, navy for a cool professional look, and warm beige for balance. Use the green as an accent rather than a large background when its saturation feels too strong.
Does #009245 look warm or cool?
#009245 reads as a cool green because its saturated hue has a slight blue cast rather than a yellow one, keeping it crisp and vivid beside neutral or similarly cool colors. That cooler bias gives it an energetic feel for modern accents.
Is #009245 readable on white or black?
#009245 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.